Crossword clue

“Dry seasons?”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
SPICERUBS
Letters9
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 20, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Dry seasons?” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 20, 2025 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, 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 “Dry seasons?” clue?+

The answer is SPICERUBS (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 20, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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