Crossword clue

“Spirals out of control?”

This clue appeared as 48-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
TORNADOES
Letters9
Starts withT
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 18, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Spirals out of control?” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 18, 2025 as 48-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with T 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 “Spirals out of control?” clue?+

The answer is TORNADOES (9 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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