What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Lie ahead" from May 18, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Lie ahead”

This clue appeared as 16-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

AWAIT

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withT

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 18, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Lie ahead” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 18, 2025 as 16-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A 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 “Lie ahead” clue?+

The answer is AWAIT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 18, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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