“Big ask ... or a hint to this puzzle's shaded squares?” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TALLORDER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Big ask ... or a hint to this puzzle's shaded squares?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 22, 2025, where it runs at 16 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 22, 2025 grid1DBig winery fixture3 ltrs›2DVolunteer's confident cry4 ltrs›3DAshen-faced4 ltrs›4DIranian language from which we get "turban"5 ltrs›5DObsolete3 ltrs›6DTook a side?3 ltrs›7DPlanet whose evening temperatures plunge to -200°F4 ltrs›13DWords that express a deep-felt affection14 ltrs›17DJet-black stone4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 22, 20251ASomeone getting the red-carpet treatment, in brief3 ltrs›4ALather on a latte4 ltrs›8AChew (on)4 ltrs›12APurple smoothie berry4 ltrs›14AUtah ski resort4 ltrs›15ADirection when things go bad5 ltrs›18ABlack tea variety5 ltrs›19AUltra-vibrant colors5 ltrs›
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