Feature of the clues for 17-, 25-, 41- and 52-Across NYT Crossword Clue
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explanationNYT Crossword August 28 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 10-letter answer for "Feature of the clues for 17-, 25-, 41- and 52-Across" is SPOONERISM.
The clue refers to a common feature shared by the answers to the specified Across clues. A 'spoonerism' is a play on words where the initial consonants or sounds of two words are swapped. The answers to the referenced clues likely involve such swaps.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on August 28, 2025.
A spoonerism is a humorous error in which the initial sounds of two or more words are swapped.
'mad ban' for 'bad man,' say
The answer to “Feature of the clues for 17-, 25-, 41- and 52-Across” in the New York Times puzzle August 28 2025 is SPOONERISM. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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