“8-) or ;-P” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EMOTICON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “8-) or ;-P”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 3, 2026, where it runs at 10 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 3, 2026 grid7ACloth shopping bags5 ltrs›16AToy company behind Frisbees and Hula Hoops5 ltrs›18ANarrow, focused perspective12 ltrs›23AAssigned a job6 ltrs›27ABlackjack player's request5 ltrs›31AParent's curt response to a kid's "But why?"7 ltrs›34AUnaccompanied4 ltrs›38ASign near a freshly applied coat8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 3, 20261ADaytona 500 org.6 ltrs›12AAdvanced to the next round of musical chairs, say3 ltrs›15A"Their exact words were …"6 ltrs›17A"Sex and the City" network3 ltrs›20A"___ for one and one for ___!"3 ltrs›21AE, on a compass4 ltrs›22AVillain in Shakespeare's "Othello" and Disney's "Aladdin"4 ltrs›25APizzeria fixtures5 ltrs›
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