Crossword clue
“Whispered exhortation”
This clue appeared as 21-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
PASSITONLetters8
Starts withP
Ends withN
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Whispered exhortation” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 1, 2025 as 21-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with P and ends with N, 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 “Whispered exhortation” clue?+
The answer is PASSITON (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 1, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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