Letters after kays NYT Crossword Clue
ANSWER: ELS
The answer “ELS” to the clue “Letters after kays” refers to the alphabetical sequence. The letter K is spoken as “kay,” and the letters that follow it are L’s. In crossword style, this is written as ELS. The clue cleverly plays on spelling out the names of letters rather than the letters themselves.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for September 16, 2025
Across
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1A Catch, as a ride: HITCH
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6A Where Moscow (pop. 25,435) can be found in the U.S.: IDAHO
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7A Where Paris (pop. 24,476) can be found in the U.S.: TEXAS
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8A Where Belgrade (pop. 3,250) and Stockholm (pop. 250) can be found in the U.S.: MAINE
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9A “Letters after kays”: ELS
Down
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1D “I’ll have another card,” in blackjack: HITME
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2D Optimal: IDEAL
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3D Some rides from the airport: TAXIS
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4D Jackie of martial arts films: CHAN
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5D Garden watering aid: HOSE
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