What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Able to bend smoothly" from May 21, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Able to bend smoothly”

This clue appeared as 19-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

LITHE

Letters5

Starts withL

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Able to bend smoothly” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 21, 2025 as 19-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Able to bend smoothly” clue?+

The answer is LITHE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 21, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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