Crossword clue
“Source of relief”
This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 10, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
ALOELetters4
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Source of relief” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 10, 2025 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, 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 “Source of relief” clue?+
The answer is ALOE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 10, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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