“Backwoods bumpkin” crossword clue
Answer
H
I
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K
••••HICK
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HICK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Backwoods bumpkin”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 3, 2025, where it runs at 69 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.
Crossing entries
Aug 3, 2025 grid68ASomething hit to get fit6 ltrs›75ASeeing romantically4 ltrs›81ABeethoven's No. 8?4 ltrs›86AIt goes on the run3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 3, 20251AFinal act of a play?3 ltrs›4AIconic sci-fi setting spelled out in this puzzle's shaded squares4 ltrs›8ASkyrocket4 ltrs›12A"Reckon so!"3 ltrs›15AWorking without ___4 ltrs›17ASeemingly forever5 ltrs›19ASome spa jobs, in brief5 ltrs›20AManner of speaking4 ltrs›
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