Toward the opposing goal, in hockey Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Toward the opposing goal, in hockey” from the New York Times crossword of March 9, 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, MARCH 9, 2025
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UPICE is the answer to “Toward the opposing goal, in hockey”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 5-letter answer that starts with U.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: PEIUC.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with U and ends with E.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Toward the opposing goal, in hockey”?
UPICE, 5 letters.
When was “Toward the opposing goal, in hockey” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of March 9, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with U.