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“"Challenge accepted!"” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jun 25, 20259 Across5 letters
Answer
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•••••ITSON
5 letters · 9 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ITSON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Challenge accepted!"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 25, 2025, where it runs at 9 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on June 25, 2025.

Crossing entries

Jun 25, 2025 grid
9DFlanged girder5 ltrs›10DHealthful snack brand10 ltrs›11DHome to the Museum of the Portuguese Language8 ltrs›12D"That's unexpected …"3 ltrs›13DBill promoting science education3 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 24, 2025NYT Crossword69 Across•••••ITSONJun 25, 2025NYT Crossword9 Across•••••ITSON

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