This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
CLUELESS as a word: (figuratively) Lacking knowledge or understanding; uninformed; oblivious; (literally) Without any clues or hints.
CLUELESS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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