“Big scoop” crossword clue
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•••••LADLE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LADLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Big scoop”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 20, 2026, where it runs at 23 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 20, 2026 grid22ACriticize very harshly4 ltrs›27ALoosey-goosey3 ltrs›30AFlattering lines?3 ltrs›38A"Seriously, though ..." or a hint to 17-, 25-, 48- and 58-Across15 ltrs›41AUnit of magnetic flux density5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 20, 20261ALas ___, Canary Islands6 ltrs›7ADevice with an addictive aerosol, for short4 ltrs›11APlant, as seeds3 ltrs›14ALaid back6 ltrs›15A"Hello ___" (smartphone tagline)4 ltrs›16A"That's terrible!"3 ltrs›17ACampfire cookout, informally11 ltrs›19ACrafty3 ltrs›
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