Crossword clue
“About half of all these are made in Philadelphia, for short”
This clue appeared as 8-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
USCOINSLetters7
Starts withU
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “About half of all these are made in Philadelphia, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 29, 2025 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 7-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 “About half of all these are made in Philadelphia, for short” clue?+
The answer is USCOINS (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 29, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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