Crossword clue

“Was comparable to”

This clue appeared as 95-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
RIVALED
Letters7
Starts withR
Ends withD
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 18, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Was comparable to” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 18, 2025 as 95-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with R and ends with D, 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 “Was comparable to” clue?+

The answer is RIVALED (7 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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