Crossword clue

“Practical and unpretentious”

This clue appeared as 41-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
DOWNTOEARTH
Letters11
Starts withD
Ends withH
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 7, 202511 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Practical and unpretentious” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 7, 2025 as 41-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with D and ends with H, 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 “Practical and unpretentious” clue?+

The answer is DOWNTOEARTH (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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