Crossword clue
“Light that goes up when things are going down?”
This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
FLARELetters5
Starts withF
Ends withE
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Light that goes up when things are going down?” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 18, 2025 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with F and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Light that goes up when things are going down?” clue?+
The answer is FLARE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 18, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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