“Variety of violet” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PANSY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Variety of violet”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 20, 2025, where it runs at 39 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 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on June 20, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jun 20, 2025 grid27DThis is the greatest part!10 ltrs›28DWinds up4 ltrs›29DIts first sale was a flamingo-print zip pouch for $84 ltrs›33DDweller near Dubai5 ltrs›39D"I was reading a book about mazes ... I got lost in it," e.g.3 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Dec 14, 2025NYT Crossword23 Down•••••PANSYSep 26, 2025NYT Crossword23 Down•••••PANSYJun 20, 2025NYT Crossword39 Across•••••PANSYBack to the full Jun 20, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.