NYT Crossword

Metaphorical beginning or ending NYT Crossword Clue

48A | 5 letters

Reveal the answer when you are ready, or use the hint below to keep solving.

Advertisements

Answer

Reveal the 5 letters answer

One click shows the answer. Keep it hidden if you still want to solve from the clue.

Reveal Answer Hide Answer

ASHES

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

ASHES is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Metaphorical beginning or ending". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 48A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: ASHES in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Direct clue.
  • ASHES has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 48A.

Answer history

Other NYT Crossword Clues Using ASHES

We have not seen many previous NYT clues for this answer yet.

View all ASHES clues

Hint

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 5-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Metaphorical beginning or ending", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.

  • Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 5-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 48A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 48A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
View full puzzle answers

Advertisements

History

Clue History

Related

Related NYT Crossword Clues

New beginning 5 letters / Daily Heading on a Spanish menu 5 letters / Daily Words to a genie 5 letters / Daily Eurasian divide 5 letters / Daily Military hats that may be worn with epaulets 5 letters / Daily Aromatic bloom 5 letters / Daily Boxing ring encouragement 5 letters / Daily Voltaire's penultimate play 5 letters / Daily