NYT Crossword · 10 Down
“Explore a cave” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, July 24, 2025 as 10 Down. The answer has 7 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 · Thursday, July 24, 2025 · 10 Down
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Across
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- 20Marching syllable crossword clue3 letters
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Down
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- 2Approximately crossword clue5 letters
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- 18Musical building block crossword clue4 letters
- 23Company name ender crossword clue3 letters
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- 30Bad ending? crossword clue3 letters
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- 34Setting for "The King and I" crossword clue4 letters
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- 40Medium capacity? crossword clue3 letters
- 41___ Field (M.L.B. venue since 2009) crossword clue4 letters
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- 62Write crossword clue3 letters
- 63Porkpie, e.g. crossword clue3 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Explore a cave”?
The answer has 7 letters. It starts with S and ends with K, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Explore a cave” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 10 Down.
What is the answer to the “Explore a cave” crossword clue?
The answer is SPELUNK (7 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.