This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 21, 2025 (40 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 13 squares
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HEARTSTOPPING
About the answer
HEARTSTOPPING as a word: Very exciting or shocking, as though to cause one's heart to skip beats.
HEARTSTOPPING has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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