NYT Crossword · 10 Down
“Eleventh-hour” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Monday, December 8, 2025 as 10 Down. The answer has 9 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 8, 2025 · 10 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Dec 8, 2025 · 10 Down · 9 letters
- Mar 5, 2012 · 51 Across · 10 letters
- Jun 21, 2000 · 21 Down · 4 letters
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Across
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Down
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “Eleventh-hour”?
The answer has 9 letters. It starts with L and ends with H, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Eleventh-hour” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 10 Down. It has appeared 3 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Eleventh-hour” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is LASTDITCH. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.