Crossword clue

“Some R-rated material”

This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 19, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
EROTICA
Letters7
Starts withE
Ends withA
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 19, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Some R-rated material” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 19, 2025 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with E and ends with A, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Some R-rated material” clue?+

The answer is EROTICA (7 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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