Crossword clue
“How whiskey might be served … with a hint to the answers to the seven starred clues”
This clue appeared as 61-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
NEATLetters4
Starts withN
Ends withT
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “How whiskey might be served … with a hint to the answers to the seven starred clues” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 16, 2025 as 61-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with N and ends with T.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “How whiskey might be served … with a hint to the answers to the seven starred clues” clue?+
The answer is NEAT (4 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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