Crossword clue
“Number discovered in the 1500s”
This clue appeared as 53-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 24, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ETHERLetters5
Starts withE
Ends withR
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Number discovered in the 1500s” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 24, 2025 as 53-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with R.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Number discovered in the 1500s” clue?+
The answer is ETHER (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 24, 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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