Crossword clue
“17-syllable poem”
This clue appeared as 31-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
HAIKULetters5
Starts withH
Ends withU
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “17-syllable poem” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 4, 2025 as 31-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with U, 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 “17-syllable poem” clue?+
The answer is HAIKU (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 4, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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