Ties that are hard to untie Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Ties that are hard to untie” from the New York Times crossword of October 20, 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, OCTOBER 20, 2025
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KNOTS is the answer to “Ties that are hard to untie”. It means to tie in a loop.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To tie in a loop.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: NSOKT.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Bantu ___ (hairstyle)”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Ties that are hard to untie”?
KNOTS, 5 letters: to tie in a loop.
When was “Ties that are hard to untie” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of October 20, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with K.