Cleverness thought of too late to use Crossword Clue
12 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 18, 2017 · 17-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, July 18, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 18, 2017 · 17-Across · 12 letters
STAIRCASEWIT0 of 12 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
The thinking of an idea or course of action too late to use it effectively, or the tendency to do so.
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