What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Closely tracking" from September 14, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Closely tracking”

This clue appeared as 78-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 14, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

SHADOWING

Letters9

Starts withS

Ends withG

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 14, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Closely tracking” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 14, 2025 as 78-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with G, 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 “Closely tracking” clue?+

The answer is SHADOWING (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 14, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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