Crossword clue

“Something often hit without you seeing it”

This clue appeared as 49-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
PINATA
Letters6
Starts withP
Ends withA
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 8, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Something often hit without you seeing it” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 8, 2025 as 49-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P 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 “Something often hit without you seeing it” clue?+

The answer is PINATA (6 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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