Old dagger carried by Scottish Highlanders NYT Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak / December 25, 2025

Crossword Answer

1 ? D

2 ? I

3 ? R

4 ? K

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Hint 1

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Think of a blade that pairs well with a kilt in the highlands.

Hint 2

meaning

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A ???? is a long, thrusting dagger traditionally worn by Scottish Highlanders.

Hint 3

explanation

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The clue refers to a traditional Scottish dagger known as a '????.' It was historically used by Highlanders as part of their dress and for practical purposes.

Hint 4

another clue

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Long-bladed thrusting dagger

NYT Crossword December 25 2025 Answers

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1 ? A
2 ? H
3 ? A
4 ? S
5 ? N
6 ? O
7 ? W
8 ? S
9 ? U
10 ? R
11 ? F
12 ? P
? O
? L
13 ? K
? A
? L
? E
14 ? U
? T
? I
? L
15 ? E
16 ? L
? O
? L
17 ? L
? Y
? G
? A
? G
18 ? P
? A
? C
? I
? N
19 ? G
20 ? O
? B
? S
? E
? S
? S
21 ? O
22 ? N
? E
? H
? O
? R
? S
? E
23 ? M
? O
? E
? S
24 ? U
? R
? N
25 ? T
? U
? E
26 ? B
? Y
? T
? H
27 ? E
28 ? H
29 ? O
30 ? R
? N
? S
31 ? D
? I
? R
? K
32 ? C
? E
? R
? A
33 ? T
34 ? B
? O
? N
? E
? S
35 ? R
36 ? I
37 ? C
? H
? A
? R
? D
38 ? H
? A
? R
? R
? I
? S
39 ? P
? E
? R
? I
? O
? D
40 ? I
? O
? T
? A
41 ? E
? A
? S
? T
42 ? W
43 ? H
? I
? T
? E
? H
44 ? E
45 ? E
46 ? L
47 ? S
48 ? L
? G
? A
49 ? T
? R
? U
50 ? A
? X
? E
? L
51 ? L
? A
? U
52 ? G
? H
? I
? N
53 ? G
54 ? L
55 ? O
? C
? H
? T
? E
56 ? A
? N
? D
? Y
? E
? T
57 ? B
58 ? R
? O
? U
? H
? A
? H
? A
59 ? S
? I
? R
? E
? E
60 ? Y
? E
? A
? R
61 ? L
? I
? Z
62 ? T
? O
? U
? R
63 ? E
? F
? F
? S
64 ? E
? M
? O

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Clue Analysis

The answer to “Old dagger carried by Scottish Highlanders” in the New York Times puzzle December 25 2025 is DIRK. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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At Daze Puzzle, we understand that every clue is a puzzle within a larger puzzle. Our team of dedicated human experts and puzzle lovers solves these challenges daily to help you succeed. Below, we answer common questions about this specific clue.

A: The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Old dagger carried by Scottish Highlanders" is DIRK.

A: The clue refers to a traditional Scottish dagger known as a 'dirk.' It was historically used by Highlanders as part of their dress and for practical purposes.

A: This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 25, 2025.

A: A dirk is a long, thrusting dagger traditionally worn by Scottish Highlanders.

A: Long-bladed thrusting dagger

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