Crossword clue

“"Here's the thing ..."”

This clue appeared as 86-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 21, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
SOLISTEN
Letters8
Starts withS
Ends withN
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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Sep 21, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"Here's the thing ..."” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 21, 2025 as 86-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with S and ends with N, 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 “"Here's the thing ..."” clue?+

The answer is SOLISTEN (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 21, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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