NYT Crossword · 17 Across
“___ and downs” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Monday, October 27, 2025 as 17 Across. The answer has 3 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Monday, October 27, 2025 · 17 Across
Every time this clue appeared
- Oct 27, 2025 · 17 Across · 3 letters
- Jul 18, 2023 · 23 Across · 3 letters
- Jan 17, 2022 · 1 Across · 3 letters
- May 4, 2009 · 54 Across · 3 letters
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Across
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Down
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How many letters is the answer to “___ and downs”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with U and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “___ and downs” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 17 Across. It has appeared 4 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “___ and downs” crossword clue?
The answer is UPS (3 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.