Crossword clue
“Strongly desires”
This clue appeared as 40-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 17, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
PINESFORLetters8
Starts withP
Ends withR
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Strongly desires” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 17, 2025 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with P and ends with R, 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 “Strongly desires” clue?+
The answer is PINESFOR (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 17, 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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