Crossword clue

“Lollapalooza, for instance”

This clue appeared as 23-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
FESTIVAL
Letters8
Starts withF
Ends withL
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 11, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Lollapalooza, for instance” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 11, 2025 as 23-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with F and ends with L, 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 “Lollapalooza, for instance” clue?+

The answer is FESTIVAL (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 11, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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