Crossword clue
“About to explode, say”
This clue appeared as 89-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 30, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ANGRYLetters5
Starts withA
Ends withY
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “About to explode, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 30, 2025 as 89-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “About to explode, say” clue?+
The answer is ANGRY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 30, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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