NYT Crossword · 117 Across
“Droops” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, May 4, 2025 as 117 Across. 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, May 4, 2025 · 117 Across
This clue has had more than one answer
- May 4, 2025 · 117 Across · 5 letters
- Jun 7, 2023 · 62 Across · 4 letters
- Jan 30, 2023 · 66 Across · 4 letters
- Jan 16, 2023 · 1 Across · 4 letters
- Jun 1, 2022 · 33 Down · 4 letters
- Jun 4, 2017 · 6 Down · 4 letters
- Mar 18, 2013 · 6 Across · 4 letters
- Dec 31, 2012 · 41 Down · 4 letters
- Nov 26, 2001 · 61 Down · 4 letters
- Aug 11, 1998 · 1 Across · 4 letters
- Sep 9, 1997 · 43 Across · 4 letters
- May 20, 1996 · 1 Across · 4 letters
- Jun 5, 1995 · 46 Across · 4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Droops”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with W and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Droops” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 117 Across. It has appeared 13 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Droops” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is WILTS. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.