“1981 hit by Queen and David Bowie” crossword clue
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•••••••••••••UNDERPRESSURE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.UNDERPRESSURE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “1981 hit by Queen and David Bowie”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 17, 2025, where it runs at 36 Across and fills 13 squares. It crosses 13 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 17, 2025 grid10DSnickers or Milky Way8 ltrs›18DJump (on)6 ltrs›21DGlum6 ltrs›24DWalk back and forth nervously4 ltrs›25DSimplicity4 ltrs›28DClears (of)4 ltrs›30D___ badge (scout's award)5 ltrs›33DPlanet beyond Saturn6 ltrs›35DUnadulterated4 ltrs›36DBumpy yellow fruit4 ltrs›37DMessing around, as with an instrument or ideas8 ltrs›38DItem on a stage4 ltrs›39DRescuer6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 17, 20251A"Live ___" (Taco Bell slogan)3 ltrs›4AWhere you might "take a number"4 ltrs›8ATie named for a British horse racing venue5 ltrs›13AValuable metals4 ltrs›15ALevel4 ltrs›16A___ masala (spicy Indian chickpea dish)5 ltrs›17AMemento-filled craft project9 ltrs›19AStaffs5 ltrs›
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