Idiomatic sticking point NYT Crossword Clue

By Date: OCT 22, 2025 Follow on Google

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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Idiomatic sticking point" is CRAW.

The clue refers to the phrase 'stick in one's craw,' which means something that is difficult to accept or causes persistent irritation. 'Craw' is a part of a bird's digestive system, metaphorically used in this idiom as the place where something gets stuck.

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on October 22, 2025.

Craw is the crop of a bird, where food is stored before digestion.

Sticking point, in an idiom, Stick in one's ___ (bird-related idiom), Where something irksome might stick, insect's stomach, Where something rankling might stick

The answer to “Idiomatic sticking point” in the New York Times puzzle October 22 2025 is CRAW. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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