“Activity that helps one release pent-up feelings” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EMOTIONALOUTLET is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Activity that helps one release pent-up feelings”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 2, 2026, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 15 squares. It crosses 15 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Nov 2, 2026 grid1DHighest-caliber athlete, to fans7 ltrs›2D"Follow my train of thinking, OK?!"7 ltrs›3DSelf-aggrandizing endeavor7 ltrs›4DMountain cryptid whose name inspired a water-bottle brand4 ltrs›5DCotton or silk5 ltrs›6DCapital of Vietnam5 ltrs›7DClean energy org. established by President Nixon3 ltrs›8DCode of the world's busiest airport3 ltrs›9D"___ soon?"3 ltrs›10DJilt5 ltrs›11DBrussels is its capital7 ltrs›12DHad the wheel7 ltrs›13DSigourney Weaver, but not Dennis Weaver7 ltrs›18D"Monsters, ___"3 ltrs›19DTugboat tasks4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Nov 2, 20261AGender-neutral pronoun4 ltrs›5ASlips a card up one's sleeve, say6 ltrs›11AOrg. that now offers merit badges in Kayaking and Nuclear Science3 ltrs›14AMammoth4 ltrs›15APortable computer6 ltrs›16AAnd so on and so on: Abbr.3 ltrs›20AStarted, as a new field of interest7 ltrs›21A"Received and understood," in radio lingo5 ltrs›
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