Crossword clue

“Hit the ceiling”

This clue appeared as 21-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 31, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ERUPT
Letters5
Starts withE
Ends withT
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 31, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Hit the ceiling” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 31, 2025 as 21-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Hit the ceiling” clue?+

The answer is ERUPT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 31, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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