What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Setting for Arthur Miller's "The Crucible"" from May 2, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Setting for Arthur Miller's "The Crucible"”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 2, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 3 times

SALEM

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withM

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Setting for Arthur Miller's "The Crucible"” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 2, 2025 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with M.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Setting for Arthur Miller's "The Crucible"” clue?+

The answer is SALEM (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 2, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on May 2, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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