Crossword clue

“Football offense arrangement that resembles an inverted Y shape”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The answer has 17 letters.

Answer · 17 lettersFirst appearance

WISHBONEFORMATION

Letters17

Starts withW

Ends withN

Vowels7

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 27, 202517 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Football offense arrangement that resembles an inverted Y shape” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 27, 2025 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 17-letter phrase that starts with W and ends with N, with 7 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Football offense arrangement that resembles an inverted Y shape” clue?+

The answer is WISHBONEFORMATION (17 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 27, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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