Crossword clue

“Colorful capsule that splatters”

This clue appeared as 29-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 28, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
PAINTBALL
Letters9
Starts withP
Ends withL
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 28, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Colorful capsule that splatters” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 28, 2025 as 29-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with P and ends with L, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Colorful capsule that splatters” clue?+

The answer is PAINTBALL (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 28, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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