“Appears less impressive” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••PALES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PALES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Appears less impressive”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 17, 2026, where it runs at 41 Across 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
Oct 17, 2026 grid26DPlant parts that develop as a seedling grows10 ltrs›27DUrban locale that looks out on Ellis Island10 ltrs›28DWhen anything goes10 ltrs›35DRelative of turquoise4 ltrs›41DWimpy friend?6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 17, 20261AIt has its limits, in brief4 ltrs›5AAward-winning culinary documentary series10 ltrs›15AHigh number, perhaps4 ltrs›16AWhere some family secrets may be written10 ltrs›17ADisplaying finesse4 ltrs›18AActress who plays Trudy on "Mad Men" and Annie on "Community"10 ltrs›19AMothers in cotes4 ltrs›20ABedtime attire10 ltrs›
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