“16 in a Sweet Sixteen” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TEAMS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “16 in a Sweet Sixteen”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 12, 2025, where it runs at 19 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 12, 2025 grid2DVaudeville highlight4 ltrs›3DPulitzer-winning journalist Applebaum4 ltrs›4DYou might pull one out for a guest7 ltrs›5DWith 38-Across, one way to sit10 ltrs›15DPart of NOW5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 12, 20251ASome free spots, for short4 ltrs›5AGrounds5 ltrs›10ADoesn't just talk4 ltrs›14A"You're telling me!"10 ltrs›16AWord with wet or sweat4 ltrs›17AConspiracy theorist's accessory10 ltrs›18A"Don't leave me!," e.g.4 ltrs›20AMain component of a "gutbucket," a jug band instrument7 ltrs›
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