What is the answer to "Ties that are hard to untie" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Ties that are hard to untie" is KNOTS (5 letters).

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Ties that are hard to untie NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 20, 2025 puzzle

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KNOTS

5 letters · Down · last seen October 20, 2025