“As a joke” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.INJEST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “As a joke”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 12, 2026, where it runs at 64 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 12, 2026 grid63APalindromic family member3 ltrs›66A"I love your paintings so much, I'd like to finance your next exhibition!"18 ltrs›77ADevice for sending group messages?5 ltrs›81ASurf in a daring way7 ltrs›86APack-bearing beast3 ltrs›87A"Wow! With form like that, you're headed to Wimbledon!"20 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••INJEST6 ltrs
•••••INFUN5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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