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"___ it in the bud" (halt something at an early stage) — Daily Themed Crossword Answer

This clue appeared in the October 7 2025 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.

The answer
NIP 3 letters

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Other clues with the answer NIP

___ in the bud NIP 3 ___ in the air (slight chill in the air) NIP 3 "___ it in the bud" (suppress early on) NIP 3 Quick drink NIP 3 "There's a ___ in the air" (feeling of cold) NIP 3 ___ it in the bud (stop early) NIP 3 ___ it in the bud NIP 3 ___ and tuck (closely contested) NIP 3 Pup's bite NIP 3 "___ it in the bud" (suppress early on) NIP 3 Bite from a playful puppy NIP 3 Sharp pinch or a small bite NIP 3

Other clues from the October 7 2025 puzzle

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"___ appetit!" BON 3 Janitor's tool MOP 3 Baby bed CRIB 4 Suffix for a lemon-based summer drink ADE 3 Large flightless Australian bird EMU 3 Automobile brand with a four-ring logo AUDI 4 "Golly ___ whiz!" GEE 3 ___ City, Las Vegas nickname SIN 3 "The ___ DeGeneres Show" (talk show) ELLEN 5 Vacuum cleaner's target DUST 4

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