“Big break” crossword clue
Answer
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••••RIFT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RIFT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Big break”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 26, 2025, where it runs at 46 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
Dec 26, 2025 grid46ARe-fresh?5 ltrs›48ALinked (with)6 ltrs›52AHarden and become resistant to change6 ltrs›54AOld coin with a picture of Generalissimo Franco6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 26, 20251ADawdler8 ltrs›9ACuts short6 ltrs›15ATypical sight in a bank robbery cartoon8 ltrs›16AKitsch6 ltrs›17ADoing some theater work8 ltrs›18ACracked wheat used in tabbouleh6 ltrs›19AOne whose beauty is on the inside5 ltrs›20AWhole kit and caboodle5 ltrs›
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