Crossword clue
“Illegally siphon funds”
This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 25, 2025. The answer has 13 letters.
Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
SKIMOFFTHETOPLetters13
Starts withS
Ends withP
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Illegally siphon funds” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 25, 2025 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with S and ends with P, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Illegally siphon funds” clue?+
The answer is SKIMOFFTHETOP (13 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 25, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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