“A couple of melees ... or put into new, simpler words without changing the meaning?” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FRAYSFRAYS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “A couple of melees ... or put into new, simpler words without changing the meaning?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 24, 2025, where it runs at 62 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jun 24, 2025 grid43DReact to a ridiculous suggestion, maybe5 ltrs›44DEyes in a sleazy way7 ltrs›47DRaise a glass to5 ltrs›50DTeamster Jimmy5 ltrs›51DT.S. Eliot's (and the I.R.S.'s) "cruellest month"5 ltrs›52DRoyal domain5 ltrs›54DLaw firm aides, informally … or a hint to 17-, 26-. 48- and 62-Across5 ltrs›57DSome whiskeys4 ltrs›58DDrug cop4 ltrs›63DWord said in passing?3 ltrs›
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