Crossword clue
“Literary detective whose final case is in 1975's "Curtain"”
This clue appeared as 56-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 2, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
POIROTLetters6
Starts withP
Ends withT
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Literary detective whose final case is in 1975's "Curtain"” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 2, 2025 as 56-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with T, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Literary detective whose final case is in 1975's "Curtain"” clue?+
The answer is POIROT (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 2, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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