Crossword clue
“Clay being of Jewish folklore”
This clue appeared as 66-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
GOLEMLetters5
Starts withG
Ends withM
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Clay being of Jewish folklore” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 23, 2025 as 66-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with G and ends with M.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Clay being of Jewish folklore” clue?+
The answer is GOLEM (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.
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