What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Seafood staple of New England" from October 11, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Seafood staple of New England”

This clue appeared as 7-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SCROD

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withD

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 11, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Seafood staple of New England” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 11, 2025 as 7-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with D, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Seafood staple of New England” clue?+

The answer is SCROD (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 11, 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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