Crossword clue

“Botanical bristles”

This clue appeared as 39-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
AWNS
Letters4
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels1

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The clue “Botanical bristles” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 13, 2025 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.

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What is the answer to the “Botanical bristles” clue?+

The answer is AWNS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 13, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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