Crossword clue

“Run ___ of (violate)”

This clue appeared as 56-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
AFOUL
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withL
Vowels3

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The clue “Run ___ of (violate)” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 25, 2025 as 56-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with L, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Run ___ of (violate)” clue?+

The answer is AFOUL (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 25, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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