“Alternative to a strike [cough cough]” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SICKOUT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Alternative to a strike [cough cough]”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 17, 2025, where it runs at 4 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
Sep 17, 2025 grid1AState trees of North Dakota4 ltrs›14AFirst in a line of 14 popes4 ltrs›18AStart of a joke10 ltrs›21ABrand whose name is derived from the French phrase "sans caféine"5 ltrs›25AOne might hit it or raise it, metaphorically4 ltrs›29AAwakening7 ltrs›33AKnowing what not to say, say4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 17, 20255ADitto, in footnotes4 ltrs›9AMeasure (up)5 ltrs›15ASome garage jobs5 ltrs›17AOlympian Strug5 ltrs›20AElder brother of Moses5 ltrs›22APerfectly pitched?5 ltrs›24ASound effect in a slapstick routine4 ltrs›27AVodka cocktails with orange liqueur and lime juice9 ltrs›
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