Crossword clue

“"How long have beavers blocked this river?"?”

This clue appeared as 87-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The answer has 14 letters.

Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance
WHATSTHEDAMAGE
Letters14
Starts withW
Ends withE
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 18, 202514 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"How long have beavers blocked this river?"?” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 18, 2025 as 87-Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with W and ends with E, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"How long have beavers blocked this river?"?” clue?+

The answer is WHATSTHEDAMAGE (14 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 18, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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