Crossword clue
“Shake off”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 12, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
EVADELetters5
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| ELUDE | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| EVADE | 5 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Shake off” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 12, 2025 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 3 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 September 12, 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 “Shake off” clue?+
The answer is EVADE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 12, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on September 12, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for September 12, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.