“5 and 8 go into 42, for example?” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FACTORFICTION is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “5 and 8 go into 42, for example?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 28, 2026, where it runs at 41 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
May 28, 2026 grid11DAnswer to "Why's your report card in the trash?"10 ltrs›24DMéxico's Tabasco, Jalisco and others7 ltrs›26DGuardians of bushido tradition7 ltrs›27DNational drink of Puerto Rico10 ltrs›29DIt's a zoo out there9 ltrs›32DBlue stop sign?8 ltrs›33DThird in order8 ltrs›34DResident of Rivendell, in Tolkien3 ltrs›36DDark and sultry, like a femme fatale's gaze8 ltrs›39DComes on little cat feet7 ltrs›42D"___ death do us part"3 ltrs›43DComedian Jimmy4 ltrs›44DOpposite of 39-Down6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 28, 20261ASurname of two Indian prime ministers6 ltrs›7AFly-by-night types?4 ltrs›11AGo (for)3 ltrs›14ADrew Carey, Halle Berry or Guy Fieri, originally6 ltrs›15ABaroque instrument4 ltrs›16ALong-handled gardening tool or immoral pleasure seeker, per contestant Ken Jennings on "Jeopardy!" (incorrectly)3 ltrs›17AWalking-around money for Pavarotti?11 ltrs›19AVeto3 ltrs›
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