Spend money on “Wheel of Fortune” … which won’t help much for solving 17-, 21-, 36-, 41- and 53-Across! NYT Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak Date: DEC 30, 2025 Follow on Google

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Q1.

What is the most likely answer for the crossword clue "Spend money on "Wheel of Fortune" ... which won't help much for solving 17-, 21-, 36-, 41- and 53-Across!"?

The most common and recent 9-letter answer for "Spend money on "Wheel of Fortune" ... which won't help much for solving 17-, 21-, 36-, 41- and 53-Across!" is BUYAVOWEL.

Q2.

Why is "BUYAVOWEL" the answer to the clue "Spend money on "Wheel of Fortune" ... which won't help much for solving 17-, 21-, 36-, 41- and 53-Across!"?

The phrase 'Buy a Vowel' refers to a common action players can take on the game show 'Wheel of Fortune' to purchase a vowel to help solve the puzzle. The clue suggests that buying a vowel won't aid in solving specific crossword entries, humorously implying that vowels aren't the key to those answers.

Q3.

In which puzzle was the clue "Spend money on "Wheel of Fortune" ... which won't help much for solving 17-, 21-, 36-, 41- and 53-Across!" last seen?

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 30, 2025.

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What does the word "BUYAVOWEL" mean in this context?

To purchase a vowel in the game show 'Wheel of Fortune' to help solve a puzzle.

The answer to “Spend money on “Wheel of Fortune” … which won’t help much for solving 17-, 21-, 36-, 41- and 53-Across!” in the New York Times puzzle December 30 2025 is BUYAVOWEL. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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