Crossword clue
“Written to arouse, say”
This clue appeared as 23-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
EROTICLetters6
Starts withE
Ends withC
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Written to arouse, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 7, 2025 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with E and ends with C, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Written to arouse, say” clue?+
The answer is EROTIC (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 7, 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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