“Alternative to a bouncy house” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BALLPIT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Alternative to a bouncy house”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 17, 2026, where it runs at 21 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 17, 2026 grid20APurple dish eaten with a spoon8 ltrs›24APrison terms?8 ltrs›28APresident's middle name (accented on the first syllable) or California city (accented on the second)6 ltrs›31ASlanted type: Abbr.4 ltrs›38AAutomates?7 ltrs›47A"Yep, noticed that"4 ltrs›53AA good Wordle starting word, by the looks of it5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 17, 20261ASnag6 ltrs›7AItalian sparkling wine4 ltrs›11AJohn ___, personification of Objectivism, for Ayn Rand4 ltrs›15ACode for Queens-landers?3 ltrs›18A___ polaris6 ltrs›19AIntl. group formed in 19455 ltrs›22ALottery commission?12 ltrs›25ASmell, e.g.5 ltrs›
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