Crossword clue
“The sun, e.g., in about five billion years”
This clue appeared as 22-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
REDGIANTLetters8
Starts withR
Ends withT
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “The sun, e.g., in about five billion years” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 17, 2025 as 22-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with R and ends with T, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “The sun, e.g., in about five billion years” clue?+
The answer is REDGIANT (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 17, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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