Crossword clue
“Areas of development”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
WOMBSLetters5
Starts withW
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Areas of development” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 23, 2025 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with W 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 “Areas of development” clue?+
The answer is WOMBS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 23, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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