What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Flies the coop" from October 5, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Flies the coop”

This clue appeared as 66-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

ESCAPES

Letters7

Starts withE

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 5, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Flies the coop” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 5, 2025 as 66-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with E and ends with S, 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 “Flies the coop” clue?+

The answer is ESCAPES (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 5, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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