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Something athletes strive to break Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out Something athletes strive to break? The NYT crossword from November 16, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 3 letters.

Something athletes strive to break Crossword Answer

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Hint 1 meaning
Hint 2 clue words
Hint 3 anagram

Other NYT Clues (11/16/25)

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18A: Here
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21A: Conflict that ended with the Treaty of Nanking
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25A: Parisian possessive
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Something athletes strive to break Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 3-letter answer to "Something athletes strive to break" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Something athletes strive to break" crossword clue is TIE. This answer contains 3 letters and was confirmed in the NYT puzzle.

Which crossword used "Something athletes strive to break" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the NYT puzzle on November 16, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of TIE?

The word TIE means: limit or restrict to. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Something athletes strive to break".