What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Symbol of authority" from October 30, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Symbol of authority”

This clue appeared as 53-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

BADGE

Letters5

Starts withB

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 30, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Symbol of authority” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 30, 2025 as 53-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Symbol of authority” clue?+

The answer is BADGE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 30, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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