“Accessory on a pub counter” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BEERMAT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Accessory on a pub counter”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 23, 2026, where it runs at 34 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 23, 2026 grid32A"Lovely!"3 ltrs›36AMake do4 ltrs›38ACommon con game5 ltrs›41ABit of back-and-forth6 ltrs›44AEerie substance faked in 19th-century ghost hoaxes9 ltrs›47ATourist nickname for a Southern mecca, to the chagrin of many locals8 ltrs›49ADestination for wagons, once7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 23, 20261AThey might be settled atop stools7 ltrs›8AShell, say5 ltrs›13APlaces to put fliers8 ltrs›15ASurgical specialty, informally5 ltrs›16AA boxer's might knock you out9 ltrs›18ASubstitute for "etc."5 ltrs›19ABegrudges6 ltrs›20AOld auto company based in Lansing, Mich.3 ltrs›
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