Strange Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, April 29, 2026 · 19-Across
Appeared in 18 New York Times Crosswords between December 1997 and April 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 29, 2026 · 19-Across · 3 letters
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beyond or deviating from the usual or expected; "a curious hybrid accent"; "her speech has a funny twang"; "they have some funny ideas about war"; "had an odd name"; "the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves"; "something definitely queer about this town"; "what a rum fellow"; "singular behavior"
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3 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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