Crossword clue
“Money wasted on poor decision-making, jocularly”
This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 5, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
IDIOTTAXLetters8
Starts withI
Ends withX
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Money wasted on poor decision-making, jocularly” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 5, 2025 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with I and ends with X, 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 “Money wasted on poor decision-making, jocularly” clue?+
The answer is IDIOTTAX (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.
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