Crossword clue
“"What's the alternative?"”
This clue appeared as 32-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
HOWELSELetters7
Starts withH
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “"What's the alternative?"” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 13, 2025 as 32-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with H 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 “"What's the alternative?"” clue?+
The answer is HOWELSE (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 13, 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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