“Bit of nonsense writing that typically gets a laugh” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MADLIB is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Bit of nonsense writing that typically gets a laugh”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 18, 2026, where it runs at 21 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 18, 2026 grid21ALine at an Apple Store4 ltrs›24AYell sharply4 ltrs›26ACountry club?13 ltrs›30ADefensive effort in the red zone13 ltrs›32ANot everyone agrees on this13 ltrs›34ABall girl3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 18, 20261AServer's warning at a restaurant6 ltrs›7AMoved along (to)6 ltrs›13AModern tech aid whose design was inspired by a Go board6 ltrs›14AFiguratively speaking7 ltrs›15ABegin to boil6 ltrs›16AInsects named for when they emerge8 ltrs›17ABreaks off4 ltrs›18AWater containers4 ltrs›
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