Crossword clue

“Colorful swimmers in the Amazon”

This clue appeared as 28-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
NEONTETRAS
Letters10
Starts withN
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 18, 202510 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Colorful swimmers in the Amazon” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 18, 2025 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with N and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Colorful swimmers in the Amazon” clue?+

The answer is NEONTETRAS (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 18, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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