“Giveaway” crossword clue
Answer
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L
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••••TELL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TELL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Giveaway”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 30, 2025, where it runs at 31 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 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 August 30, 2025.
Crossing entries
Aug 30, 2025 grid30AWind up in ruin13 ltrs›33AClassic warning to a knight13 ltrs›34AKick-starter program?13 ltrs›36ACampus building4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Mar 8, 2026NYT Crossword25 Across••••TELLAug 30, 2025NYT Crossword31 Down••••TELLBack to the full Aug 30, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.