What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Sara Bareilles musical set in a diner" from October 22, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Sara Bareilles musical set in a diner”

This clue appeared as 34-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

WAITRESS

Letters8

Starts withW

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Sara Bareilles musical set in a diner” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 22, 2025 as 34-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with W and ends with S, 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 “Sara Bareilles musical set in a diner” clue?+

The answer is WAITRESS (8 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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