What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Flood embankment" from May 19, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Flood embankment”

This clue appeared as 53-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 19, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

LEVEE

Letters5

Starts withL

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Flood embankment” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 19, 2025 as 53-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with E, 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 “Flood embankment” clue?+

The answer is LEVEE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 19, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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