NYT Crossword · 24 Down
“Defrosts” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Monday, December 10, 2012 as 24 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 · Monday, December 10, 2012 · 24 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Dec 10, 2012 · 24 Down · 5 letters
- Jun 29, 2005 · 1 Across · 5 letters
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Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Defrosts”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with T and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Defrosts” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 10, 2012, at 24 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Defrosts” crossword clue?
The answer is THAWS (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.