“Ancient creepy-crawlies” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TRILOBITES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Ancient creepy-crawlies”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 19, 2025, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 19, 2025 grid1DLead-in to stratus or cumulus4 ltrs›2D___ mater (brain protector)4 ltrs›3DHandling things4 ltrs›4DBud3 ltrs›5DMemorial Coliseum athlete6 ltrs›6DProvide that crucial spark for11 ltrs›7DYou may have learned your times tables by it4 ltrs›8DFin3 ltrs›9DDevelop over time7 ltrs›15DClassic lunchbox staple, informally6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 19, 20251ATake over5 ltrs›6AEngage in magniloquence4 ltrs›10AA double might get you some, for short4 ltrs›14AFly me to the moon!10 ltrs›16AActress Chaplin4 ltrs›18AIt "smiles on the frowning night," in "Romeo and Juliet"4 ltrs›19A___ milk3 ltrs›20A___ Seymour, third wife of King Henry VIII4 ltrs›
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