Snippet of greenery
Latest answer — October 09, 2025
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The answer to “Snippet of greenery” in the New York Times crossword is SPRIG — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 9, 2025, a Thursday puzzle, at 4-Across. 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.
“Snippet of greenery” answer
SPRIG (5 letters)
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Why the answer is SPRIG
SPRIG is the 5-letter solution that fits "Snippet of greenery" in the NYT Crossword crossword on October 9, 2025 (4-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.
What does SPRIG mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SPRIG is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a small stem bearing leaves or flowers, taken from a plant
- a descendant or younger member of a family or social class
- a small moulded decoration applied to a piece of pottery before firing
When else has “Snippet of greenery” 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.
October 9, 2025 (most recent) → SPRIG. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Snippet of greenery”?
The answer is SPRIG, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 9, 2025.
How many letters is the answer to “Snippet of greenery”?
5 letters: SPRIG.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on October 9, 2025 (a Thursday puzzle), at 4-Across.
Can “Snippet of greenery” 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 October 9, 2025 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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