Crossword clue

“Cutesy name for a certain leviathan”

This clue appeared as 48-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 9, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
NESSIE
Letters6
Starts withN
Ends withE
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Cutesy name for a certain leviathan” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 9, 2025 as 48-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with N and ends with E, 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 “Cutesy name for a certain leviathan” clue?+

The answer is NESSIE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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