“Sugar substitute?” crossword clue
Answer
H
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sugar substitute?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 13, 2025, where it runs at 40 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 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 13, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jun 13, 2025 grid34DWhat might be pinched for pennies9 ltrs›38DGoing dark on, as one's love interest, in modern parlance8 ltrs›39D"Huh!?"3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 2, 2026NYT Crossword14 Across••••••••••SWEETIEPIEJun 13, 2025NYT Crossword40 Across•••HONOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••HON3 ltrs
••••••••••SWEETIEPIE10 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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