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“Substantial” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Sep 16, 20253 Down5 letters
Answer
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•••••MEATY
5 letters · 3 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MEATY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Substantial”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 16, 2025, where it runs at 3 Down 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.

Crossing entries

Sep 16, 2025 grid
1ARelatives, informally3 ltrs›14APub pintful3 ltrs›17A*High-status American Express offering9 ltrs›20AThin and graceful5 ltrs›24A"Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)" singer4 ltrs›

Other answers for this clue

Across all puzzles we index
•••••MEATY5 ltrs
•••••••STAUNCH7 ltrs

Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.

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