Crossword clue
“Banish”
This clue appeared as 56-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
EXILELetters5
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| EXILE | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| DISPEL | 6 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Banish” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 15, 2025 as 56-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for October 15, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Banish” clue?+
The answer is EXILE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 15, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 15, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for October 15, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.