What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Idiomatic sticking point" from October 22, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Idiomatic sticking point”

This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

CRAW

Letters4

Starts withC

Ends withW

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Idiomatic sticking point” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 22, 2025 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with C and ends with W.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Idiomatic sticking point” clue?+

The answer is CRAW (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 22, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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