“Books that go into intimate detail?” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SEXMANUALS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Books that go into intimate detail?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 8, 2026, where it runs at 5 Down and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 8, 2026 grid1ACriticizes, in modern lingo7 ltrs›14A"Not to worry ..."8 ltrs›17AOne away from one's duties?8 ltrs›20ASecures, in a way5 ltrs›23ACreate a crispy crust for, say7 ltrs›26A"Jeez!"5 ltrs›31AOne of two in Raphael's "Sistine Madonna"6 ltrs›36AAddress no longer than 18 minutes7 ltrs›41ASecond City district, with "the"4 ltrs›44AReally nasty fall?8 ltrs›
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May 8, 20268AUnruffled6 ltrs›16AChichi6 ltrs›18AFrench exit6 ltrs›19AHollywood is on it: Abbr.3 ltrs›22AFlubs5 ltrs›25ACoolers, for short3 ltrs›29ATouchy topic8 ltrs›33ACartoonist who popularized the Democratic donkey4 ltrs›
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