Crossword clue

“Doesn't exactly ham it up”

This clue appeared as 52-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 28, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
UNDERACTS
Letters9
Starts withU
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 28, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Doesn't exactly ham it up” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 28, 2025 as 52-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with U and ends with S, 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 “Doesn't exactly ham it up” clue?+

The answer is UNDERACTS (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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