What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Film that may have inspired "Sharknado"" from November 3, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Film that may have inspired "Sharknado"”

This clue appeared as 9-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 3, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

JAWS

Letters4

Starts withJ

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Film that may have inspired "Sharknado"” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 3, 2025 as 9-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with J and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Film that may have inspired "Sharknado"” clue?+

The answer is JAWS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 3, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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