Crossword clue
“Early Germanic people”
This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
GOTHSLetters5
Starts withG
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Early Germanic people” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 16, 2025 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with G and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Early Germanic people” clue?+
The answer is GOTHS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 16, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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