Crossword clue

“Dinner order request on a first date, perhaps”

This clue appeared as 38-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

NOONIONS

Letters8

Starts withN

Ends withS

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Dinner order request on a first date, perhaps” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 5, 2025 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with N and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Dinner order request on a first date, perhaps” clue?+

The answer is NOONIONS (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 5, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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