“Arcing tennis shots” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LOBS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Arcing tennis shots”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 12, 2025, where it runs at 1 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 12, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 12, 2025 grid1ACowboy's rope5 ltrs›14ATake place5 ltrs›17ADessert cocktail with crème de cacao15 ltrs›20A"Ready, ___, go!"3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 20, 2026NYT Crossword55 Across••••LOBSMay 12, 2025NYT Crossword1 Down••••LOBSBack to the full May 12, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.