Theoretical paths depicted by the circled squares Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Theoretical paths depicted by the circled squares” from the New York Times crossword of May 25, 2025? It has 9 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, MAY 25, 2025
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WORMHOLES is the answer to “Theoretical paths depicted by the circled squares”. It means a hole made by a burrowing worm.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A hole made by a burrowing worm.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: REMSHWOOL.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Wells / Mouths”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Theoretical paths depicted by the circled squares”?
WORMHOLES, 9 letters: a hole made by a burrowing worm.
When was “Theoretical paths depicted by the circled squares” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of May 25, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
9 letters, starting with W.