“Backdrop for many van Gogh paintings” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ARLES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Backdrop for many van Gogh paintings”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 18, 2026, where it runs at 11 Down 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
Apr 18, 2026 grid8ATeam with the mascot Big Al, familiarly4 ltrs›12AIn time13 ltrs›14ADish purportedly invented in Los Angeles's Little Tokyo neighborhood14 ltrs›16AThawing7 ltrs›19AThings that shouldn't be hidden4 ltrs›
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