NYT Crossword · 1 Down
“Less risky” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Monday, November 17, 2025 as 1 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.
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NYT Crossword · Monday, November 17, 2025 · 1 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Nov 17, 2025 · 1 Down · 5 letters
- Jan 11, 2021 · 17 Across · 5 letters
- Sep 21, 2020 · 1 Down · 5 letters
- Jan 3, 2002 · 31 Across · 5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Less risky”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with S and ends with R, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Less risky” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 1 Down. It has appeared 4 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Less risky” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is SAFER. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.