Woman who is told "Don't Lose That Number" in a Steely Dan title Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Woman who is told "Don't Lose That Number" in a Steely Dan title” from the New York Times crossword of June 29, 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, JUNE 29, 2025
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RIKKI is the answer to “Woman who is told "Don't Lose That Number" in a Steely Dan title”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 5-letter answer that starts with R.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: IIKRK.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with R and ends with I.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Woman who is told "Don't Lose That Number" in a Steely Dan title”?
RIKKI, 5 letters.
When was “Woman who is told "Don't Lose That Number" in a Steely Dan title” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of June 29, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with R.