What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Ties that are hard to untie" from October 20, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Ties that are hard to untie”

This clue appeared as 58-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 20, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

KNOTS

Letters5

Starts withK

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 20, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Ties that are hard to untie” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 20, 2025 as 58-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with K and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Ties that are hard to untie” clue?+

The answer is KNOTS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 20, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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