NYT Crossword · 9 Down
“Bowdlerize, maybe” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Friday, September 26, 2025 as 9 Down. The answer has 6 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 · Friday, September 26, 2025 · 9 Down
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Across
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- 1Put in stitches crossword clue3 letters
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- 16Diaper bag item crossword clue7 letters
- 20Patronized, in a way crossword clue5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Bowdlerize, maybe”?
The answer has 6 letters. It starts with C and ends with R, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Bowdlerize, maybe” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 9 Down.
What is the answer to the “Bowdlerize, maybe” crossword clue?
The answer is CENSOR (6 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.