Crossword clue

“Impossible to contact by ordinary means”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 9, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
OFFTHEGRID
Letters10
Starts withO
Ends withD
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 9, 202510 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Impossible to contact by ordinary means” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 9, 2025 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with O and ends with D, 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 “Impossible to contact by ordinary means” clue?+

The answer is OFFTHEGRID (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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