___ Moines
Latest answer — August 12, 2025
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This clue's Tuesday, August 12, 2025 appearance
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The answer to “___ Moines” in the New York Times crossword is DES — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 12, 2025, a Tuesday puzzle, at 65-Across, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“___ Moines” answer
DES (3 letters)
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Why the answer is DES
DES is the 3-letter solution that fits "___ Moines" in the NYT Crossword crossword on August 12, 2025 (65-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.
When else has “___ Moines” appeared?
New York Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
- August 12, 2025 (most recent) → DES
- January 22, 2025 → DES
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “___ Moines”?
The answer is DES, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 12, 2025.
How many letters is the answer to “___ Moines”?
3 letters: DES.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 12, 2025 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 65-Across. Earlier appearances: January 22, 2025 → DES.
Can “___ Moines” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for August 12, 2025 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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