Crossword clue
“Time to blow out the candles on a cake, informally”
This clue appeared as 10-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 20, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
BDAYLetters4
Starts withB
Ends withY
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Time to blow out the candles on a cake, informally” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 20, 2025 as 10-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with B and ends with Y.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Time to blow out the candles on a cake, informally” clue?+
The answer is BDAY (4 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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