Crossword clue
“Cigarette butt receptacle”
This clue appeared as 54-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 22, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ASHCANLetters6
Starts withA
Ends withN
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Cigarette butt receptacle” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 22, 2025 as 54-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with N.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Cigarette butt receptacle” clue?+
The answer is ASHCAN (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 22, 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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