Crossword clue
“It has its X's and O's”
This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 5, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
LOVENOTELetters8
Starts withL
Ends withE
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “It has its X's and O's” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 5, 2025 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with L and ends with E, 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 “It has its X's and O's” clue?+
The answer is LOVENOTE (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 5, 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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