Crossword clue
“Application that might be put on with a spray mop”
This clue appeared as 24-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 27, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
FLOORWAXLetters8
Starts withF
Ends withX
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Application that might be put on with a spray mop” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 27, 2025 as 24-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with F and ends with X, 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 “Application that might be put on with a spray mop” clue?+
The answer is FLOORWAX (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 27, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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