What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Plug, as water" from October 12, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Plug, as water”

This clue appeared as 87-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

DAMUP

Letters5

Starts withD

Ends withP

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 12, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Plug, as water” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 12, 2025 as 87-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Plug, as water” clue?+

The answer is DAMUP (5 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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