With 87-Down, idiom about wasting one's efforts … as seen in four columns in this puzzle? Crossword Clue
12 letters · New York Times · Sunday, November 30, 2025 · 16-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 30, 2025 · 16-Down · 12 letters
PEARLSBEFORE0 of 12 letters revealed
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