This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 (38 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ _ N
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About the answer
TURNON as a word: Alternative form of turn-on. [Something that attracts, gives pleasure, or encourages, especially sexually.].
TURNON 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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