“Basic drumming pattern” crossword clue
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••••••••••PARADIDDLE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PARADIDDLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Basic drumming pattern”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 12, 2026, where it runs at 73 Down and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 12, 2026 grid72APoker in the Olympics?4 ltrs›80ACarne ___5 ltrs›86AKing's title, in brief3 ltrs›89ASOAP film?14 ltrs›95AOne of the seven deadly sins5 ltrs›101AWashington or Berlin6 ltrs›111ASocialite Sedgwick, the supposed inspiration for Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone"4 ltrs›113ATHE big game?11 ltrs›118ABreathers5 ltrs›122APrimatologists' subjects4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Apr 12, 20261AWords ___ Friends4 ltrs›5ADunderheads5 ltrs›10AStarting point of Diana Nyad's 2013 swim to Florida4 ltrs›14AReduce to a pulp4 ltrs›18AActress ___ Grace Moretz5 ltrs›19A"The game's ___": Henry V5 ltrs›20AMystery writer?4 ltrs›21ASoothing succulent4 ltrs›
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