NYT Crossword · 9 Across
“Is behind” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Tuesday, October 28, 2025 as 9 Across. The answer has 4 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 · Tuesday, October 28, 2025 · 9 Across
This clue has had more than one answer
- Oct 28, 2025 · 9 Across · 4 letters
- May 15, 2025 · 58 Down · 4 letters
- Jun 23, 2022 · 51 Across · 6 letters
- Jul 30, 2009 · 49 Across · 4 letters
- Apr 5, 2001 · 35 Down · 4 letters
- Jan 21, 2001 · 44 Across · 6 letters
- Feb 15, 1997 · 21 Across · 6 letters
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Across
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Down
- 1Tea brand once owned by Starbucks crossword clue4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Is behind”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with O and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Is behind” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 9 Across. It has appeared 7 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Is behind” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is OWES. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.