This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 31, 2025 (44 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 7 squares
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SPEEDOS as a word: (Canada, US, Australia, New Zealand, usually in the plural) A men′s tight fitting brief swimsuit; (Australia) A tight-fitting brief or bikini style swimsuit.
SPEEDOS 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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