Returns home? NYT Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak /

Crossword Answer

1 ? I
2 ? R
3 ? S
light icon Hint

Interactive Solver for Returns home? Crossword Clue

Drag letters from the pool into “Your Answer”, then reorder them to match the solution.

Your Answer 3 Letter
    Current guess:
    Letter Pool
      Need a helpful nudge?

      Unlock the puzzle's secrets with Daze's progressive hints!

      Hint 1

      hint
      light icon eye-off icon Reveal Hint

      Think of the entity that eagerly awaits your yearly financial paperwork.

      Hint 2

      meaning
      light icon eye-off icon Reveal Hint

      ??? stands for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. government agency responsible for tax collection and enforcement of tax laws.

      Hint 3

      explanation
      light icon eye-off icon Reveal Hint

      The clue 'Returns home?' plays on the word 'returns' as in tax returns, which are handled by the ??? (Internal Revenue Service). The question mark indicates wordplay or a pun, suggesting a non-literal interpretation of 'home,' which in this case refers to the ???'s association with tax returns.

      Hint 4

      another clue
      light icon eye-off icon Reveal Hint

      Fiscal org., Org. that handles returns, Org. that issues lots of refunds, Return address part?, Org. with a “report fraud” webpage

      Clue Analysis

      The answer to “Returns home?” in the New York Times puzzle October 24 2025 is IRS. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

      Finished today’s crossword already? Check this link for upcoming puzzles: NYT Crossword Answers Today

      You can start solving clues on the official New York Times website, as well as on its mobile apps. Simply install the app on your Android or iOS device. The direct download links are below:

      Get It on Google Play Store

      Get It on App Store

      Play Online in NYTimes

      Your Questions, Answered by Experts.

      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.

      Returns home? Crossword Clue