The number 4 and the gift of a clock, in Chinese culture NYT Crossword Clue
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NYT Crossword November 29 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 8-letter answer for "The number 4 and the gift of a clock, in Chinese culture" is BADOMENS.
In Chinese culture, the number 4 is considered unlucky because it sounds like the word for 'death.' Similarly, gifting a clock is seen as a bad omen because the phrase 'giving a clock' sounds like 'attending a funeral.' Both are associated with bad luck or omens.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on November 29, 2025.
Bad omens are signs or events that are believed to predict misfortune or disaster.
The answer to “The number 4 and the gift of a clock, in Chinese culture” in the New York Times puzzle November 29 2025 is BADOMENS. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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