“#1 on BBC's list of greatest 21st-century TV series” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.THEWIRE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “#1 on BBC's list of greatest 21st-century TV series”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 9, 2025, where it runs at 11 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 9, 2025 grid7AWord with fixed or net6 ltrs›15AMildew, e.g.6 ltrs›18AOne choice at a dry cleaner6 ltrs›22AHistorical event that acquired its name almost two decades after it ended, in brief3 ltrs›25AWindjammer, e.g.4 ltrs›28ARetreats5 ltrs›29AMove around from here to there11 ltrs›
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Aug 9, 20251AApproach boldly6 ltrs›13APurple-hatted Nintendo character7 ltrs›16ALittle Italian toasts8 ltrs›19ASay but not really mean5 ltrs›20AEnglish town known for its mineral water5 ltrs›23ACar once promoted with the slogan "It's Your Money … Demand Better," informally4 ltrs›24AJoy of television5 ltrs›26A33-Down platform, for short3 ltrs›
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