What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Shiva, for example" from October 25, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Shiva, for example”

This clue appeared as 35-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

HINDUGOD

Letters8

Starts withH

Ends withD

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 25, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Shiva, for example” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 25, 2025 as 35-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with H and ends with D, 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 “Shiva, for example” clue?+

The answer is HINDUGOD (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 25, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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