“A pie to the face, slipping on a banana peel, etc.” crossword clue
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•••••••••SLAPSTICK
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SLAPSTICK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “A pie to the face, slipping on a banana peel, etc.”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 22, 2025, where it runs at 20 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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More clues from this puzzle
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