What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Buddhist riddles" from October 12, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Buddhist riddles”

This clue appeared as 101-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

ZENKOANS

Letters8

Starts withZ

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 12, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Buddhist riddles” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 12, 2025 as 101-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with Z and ends with S, 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 “Buddhist riddles” clue?+

The answer is ZENKOANS (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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