NYT Crossword · 109 Down
“___ squash” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, October 26, 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.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Sunday, October 26, 2025 · 109 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Oct 26, 2025 · 109 Down · 5 letters
- Jan 26, 2020 · 20 Across · 5 letters
- Apr 26, 2017 · 5 Down · 5 letters
- Jan 2, 2014 · 46 Across · 5 letters
- Jun 5, 2008 · 64 Across · 5 letters
- Mar 25, 2008 · 15 Across · 5 letters
- Apr 10, 2002 · 26 Down · 5 letters
- Mar 14, 2001 · 14 Across · 5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “___ squash”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with A and ends with N, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “___ squash” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 109 Down. It has appeared 8 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “___ squash” crossword clue?
The answer is ACORN (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.