Crossword clue

“Made it big”

This clue appeared as 15-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 23, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
SUCCEEDED
Letters9
Starts withS
Ends withD
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 23, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Made it big” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 23, 2025 as 15-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with D, 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 “Made it big” clue?+

The answer is SUCCEEDED (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 23, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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