“Actor/playwright Davis who wrote "Purlie Victorious"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OSSIE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Actor/playwright Davis who wrote "Purlie Victorious"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 25, 2026, where it runs at 7 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 25, 2026 grid1AFashionable spots?9 ltrs›14ADevice used in making snow cones10 ltrs›17AWhat might provide you an opportunity to walk in someone else's shoes?10 ltrs›20AAlternative to caps: Abbr.4 ltrs›23AShared fantasies?4 ltrs›
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Jul 25, 202610AMeeting that's been cut short?4 ltrs›16ALead4 ltrs›18AGroup with the hits "Honey, Honey" and "Money, Money, Money"4 ltrs›19ASomething won by successful Olympians5 ltrs›21AEmmy winner Ann of "The Handmaid's Tale"4 ltrs›22A"Awesome!"3 ltrs›25A"The gloves are off!"6 ltrs›27ALab in one's house, maybe3 ltrs›
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