Crossword clue
“People looking for hookups, informally”
This clue appeared as 49-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
RVERSLetters5
Starts withR
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “People looking for hookups, informally” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 26, 2025 as 49-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “People looking for hookups, informally” clue?+
The answer is RVERS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 26, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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