Ghost-faced Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Ghost-faced” from the New York Times crossword of November 16, 2025? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, NOVEMBER 16, 2025
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ASHEN is the answer to “Ghost-faced”. It means consisting of ashes.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Consisting of ashes.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: SNHAE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Pale-faced”.
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Across
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Questions
What is the answer to “Ghost-faced”?
ASHEN, 5 letters: consisting of ashes.
When was “Ghost-faced” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of November 16, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with A.