Crossword clue
“Word before food or mate”
This clue appeared as 55-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 22, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
SOULLetters4
Starts withS
Ends withL
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Word before food or mate” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 22, 2025 as 55-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with L.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Word before food or mate” clue?+
The answer is SOUL (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 22, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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