Crossword clue
“Lacks”
This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 3 times
HASNTLetters5
Starts withH
Ends withT
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Lacks” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 27, 2025 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Lacks” clue?+
The answer is HASNT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 27, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on September 27, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for September 27, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.