Crossword clue

“Fifth wheels?”

This clue appeared as 10-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
SPARETIRES
Letters10
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 8, 202510 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Fifth wheels?” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 8, 2025 as 10-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with S 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 “Fifth wheels?” clue?+

The answer is SPARETIRES (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 8, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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