“Balances” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.POISES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Balances”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 25, 2025, where it runs at 29 Across 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
Oct 25, 2025 grid12DMocap suit components7 ltrs›13DBreak character?7 ltrs›14DSlender hospital tools7 ltrs›23DEastern lines5 ltrs›26DThey might go faster with zinc5 ltrs›29DBritish slang for a police car5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 25, 20251ACalendar month between Sha'ban and Shawwal7 ltrs›8ASome solid marks7 ltrs›15A"Here's the hard truth …"15 ltrs›17A46 years?15 ltrs›18ASudden movement5 ltrs›19APinched5 ltrs›20A___ Maroni, Gotham City mobster in the DC Comics universe3 ltrs›21ARuns superbly4 ltrs›
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