Crossword clue

“Woman's name invented by Jonathan Swift”

This clue appeared as 63-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

VANESSA

Letters7

Starts withV

Ends withA

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 6, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Woman's name invented by Jonathan Swift” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 6, 2025 as 63-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with V and ends with A, 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 “Woman's name invented by Jonathan Swift” clue?+

The answer is VANESSA (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 6, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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