“A cold one is unexpected (and usually unappreciated)” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CALL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “A cold one is unexpected (and usually unappreciated)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 26, 2025, where it runs at 25 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 26, 2025 grid12DThe world's end, in Norse mythology8 ltrs›13DMr. or Ms. Right8 ltrs›14DBaby sitter?8 ltrs›25DEric who wrote and illustrated "Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me"5 ltrs›
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Dec 26, 20251ADawdler8 ltrs›9ACuts short6 ltrs›15ATypical sight in a bank robbery cartoon8 ltrs›16AKitsch6 ltrs›17ADoing some theater work8 ltrs›18ACracked wheat used in tabbouleh6 ltrs›19AOne whose beauty is on the inside5 ltrs›20AWhole kit and caboodle5 ltrs›
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