Crossword clue

“Brief time to savor one's glory, metaphorically”

This clue appeared as 19-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance

DAYINTHESUN

Letters11

Starts withD

Ends withN

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 7, 202511 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Brief time to savor one's glory, metaphorically” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 7, 2025 as 19-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with D and ends with N, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for October 7, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Brief time to savor one's glory, metaphorically” clue?+

The answer is DAYINTHESUN (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 7, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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