“1970 Neil Diamond song about an imaginary childhood friend” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SHILO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “1970 Neil Diamond song about an imaginary childhood friend”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 2, 2026, where it runs at 59 Down 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
Jul 2, 2026 grid58A"Father of the Constitution" and his family8 ltrs›63AShow of friendliness3 ltrs›66A"The Divine ___" (showbiz nickname)5 ltrs›70ASoul singer Adams5 ltrs›73AAmerican settlement until 1776 … or a hint to 13 squares in this puzzle6 ltrs›
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