Crossword clue
“Chicken ___”
This clue appeared as 42-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersSeen 3 times
MARSALALetters7
Starts withM
Ends withA
Vowels3
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| AFRAID | 6 | 1 of 3 |
| MARSALA | 7 | 1 of 3 |
| KIEV | 4 | 1 of 3 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Chicken ___” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 16, 2025 as 42-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with M and ends with A, 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 16, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
More clues from this puzzle
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Chicken ___” clue?+
The answer is MARSALA (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 16, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 16, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for October 16, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.