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3 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, January 28, 2026 · 18-Down

Appeared in 24 New York Times Crosswords between January 1994 and January 2026.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 28, 2026 · 18-Down · 3 letters

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BOTCH5 letters
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Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, February 20, 2010.
GOOF4 letters
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Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, September 19, 1999.

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January 28, 2026
18-Down · 3 letters
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June 24, 2025
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February 22, 2018
10-Down · 6 letters
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May 17, 2017
37-Down · 3 letters
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March 5, 2017
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November 13, 2014
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September 15, 2013
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August 5, 2012
99-Down · 3 letters
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February 16, 2012
37-Down · 6 letters
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September 28, 2011
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August 7, 2010
40-Down · 5 letters
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February 20, 2010
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June 10, 2007
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March 10, 2004
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November 1, 2000
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September 19, 1999
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September 5, 1999
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July 10, 1999
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May 27, 1999
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July 13, 1997
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