“Bit of derring-do” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GEST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Bit of derring-do”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 26, 2026, where it runs at 5 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
Oct 26, 2026 grid1AMimicking5 ltrs›13AWasher cycle after "wash"5 ltrs›16AWalled area for a racket sport11 ltrs›20ALittle hopper4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 26, 20266AAltered mortgage, for short4 ltrs›10A"___ Abner" of old comics3 ltrs›14A___ White, three-time Olympic gold medalist in snowboarding5 ltrs›15AWedding vow3 ltrs›18AAunt, in Tijuana3 ltrs›19A"___ Lips Are Sealed" (1981 Go-Go's hit)3 ltrs›21A"It's boiling in here!"5 ltrs›23AFood, water or shelter4 ltrs›
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