Playground retort Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Playground retort” from the New York Times crossword of December 23, 2025? It has 4 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, DECEMBER 23, 2025

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Hints

Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.

Hint 1 Meaning

Hint 2 Anagram

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Seen before

This clue also appeared in the New York Times on September 9, 2025, September 4, 2025, March 16, 2025, January 1, 2025.

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Questions

What is the answer to “Playground retort”?

AMSO, 4 letters.

When was “Playground retort” last seen in a crossword?

In the New York Times crossword of December 23, 2025, and 4 more times before that.

How many letters does the answer have?

4 letters, starting with A.