NYT Crossword · 109 Down
“___ four” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, December 21, 2025 as 109 Down. The answer has 5 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 · Sunday, December 21, 2025 · 109 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Dec 21, 2025 · 109 Down · 5 letters
- Jul 4, 2023 · 40 Across · 5 letters
- Jul 26, 2016 · 48 Across · 3 letters
- Oct 18, 2012 · 43 Across · 5 letters
- Nov 29, 2009 · 24 Down · 5 letters
- Jan 12, 2005 · 64 Across · 5 letters
- Mar 5, 2000 · 65 Across · 5 letters
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The answer has 5 letters. It starts with P and ends with T, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
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Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 109 Down. It has appeared 7 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “___ four” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is PETIT. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.