“Blindingly obvious” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••OVERT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OVERT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Blindingly obvious”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 29, 2026, where it runs at 40 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
Jan 29, 2026 grid37ASadness15 ltrs›43AExtending brim5 ltrs›45AMichigan's historic 1991 basketball team, familiarly7 ltrs›50A7-Elevens, e.g.5 ltrs›52ADay after today15 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 29, 20261AVehicle in which it's often legal to drink alcohol4 ltrs›5AJokesters4 ltrs›9AMoistens, as a fern5 ltrs›14AFirst lady's partner4 ltrs›15AObject of veneration4 ltrs›16AOft-disparaged family member5 ltrs›17ABusiest French airport not serving Paris4 ltrs›18APrefix with technology4 ltrs›
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