Crossword clue
“Opening on a frozen lake”
This clue appeared as 39-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ICEHOLELetters7
Starts withI
Ends withE
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Opening on a frozen lake” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 22, 2025 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with I and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Opening on a frozen lake” clue?+
The answer is ICEHOLE (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 22, 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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