What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "First aid stinger" from October 29, 2025?

Crossword clue

“First aid stinger”

This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

IODINE

Letters6

Starts withI

Ends withE

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 29, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “First aid stinger” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 29, 2025 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with I and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “First aid stinger” clue?+

The answer is IODINE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 29, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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