What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Was worthy of" from October 18, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Was worthy of”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

RATED

Letters5

Starts withR

Ends withD

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 18, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Was worthy of” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 18, 2025 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Was worthy of” clue?+

The answer is RATED (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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