“Alternative to a crib” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.COSLEEPER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Alternative to a crib”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 27, 2025, where it runs at 11 Down 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
Sep 27, 2025 grid9AAfrican capital whose name translates to "ants"5 ltrs›16ACommit a library taboo5 ltrs›18ALacks5 ltrs›20ABackbiter?4 ltrs›23AThey arose from Ra's tears, according to Egyptian mythology4 ltrs›25AComponents of some brick buildings8 ltrs›32AMash at a luau3 ltrs›35AWise7 ltrs›40AFathers5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 27, 20251AThin underlayer4 ltrs›5AComment often made with an eye roll4 ltrs›14ADerby, e.g.9 ltrs›17AShip-to-ship communication9 ltrs›19AParent whose child is taking steps to improve?8 ltrs›21APuts in a protected place9 ltrs›24ACries of disappointment3 ltrs›28AIt might be living on the edge5 ltrs›
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