What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Apt rhyme for fire" from September 19, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Apt rhyme for fire”

This clue appeared as 51-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 19, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

PYRE

Letters4

Starts withP

Ends withE

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 19, 20254 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Apt rhyme for fire” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 19, 2025 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Apt rhyme for fire” clue?+

The answer is PYRE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 19, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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