Giving the go-ahead NYT Crossword Clue
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explanationNYT Crossword November 17 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Giving the go-ahead" is OKING.
The clue 'Giving the go-ahead' suggests an action related to granting approval. 'OKING' is a colloquial way of saying 'giving an OK,' which means to approve or authorize something.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on November 17, 2025.
OKING means giving approval or permission informally.
The answer to “Giving the go-ahead” in the New York Times puzzle November 17 2025 is OKING. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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