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“Bit of wisdom” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Dec 28, 202573 Down5 letters
Answer
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•••••PEARL
5 letters · 73 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PEARL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Bit of wisdom”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 28, 2025, where it runs at 73 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on December 28, 2025.

Crossing entries

Dec 28, 2025 grid
73APersonal histories5 ltrs›76A"___ down the hatches!"6 ltrs›84ABit of power4 ltrs›88AThe Producers11 ltrs›94AIntertwine6 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Feb 1, 2026NYT Crossword43 Down•••••PEARLDec 28, 2025NYT Crossword73 Down•••••PEARL

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