Crossword clue
“Tries to talk smoothly, in slang”
This clue appeared as 30-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
SPITSGAMELetters9
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Tries to talk smoothly, in slang” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 3, 2025 as 30-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S 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 “Tries to talk smoothly, in slang” clue?+
The answer is SPITSGAME (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 3, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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