Crossword clue

“Source of great power?”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
MASTERSWITCH
Letters12
Starts withM
Ends withH
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 11, 202512 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Source of great power?” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 11, 2025 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with M and ends with H, 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 great power?” clue?+

The answer is MASTERSWITCH (12 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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