“Bother, as a bear” crossword clue
Answer
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••••POKE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.POKE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Bother, as a bear”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 18, 2025, where it runs at 12 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
Aug 18, 2025 grid9AEach, informally4 ltrs›16ATaboo4 ltrs›18A"You're despicable!" speaker voiced by Mel Blanc9 ltrs›23ABorn, in marriage announcements3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 18, 20251AJob for Sherlock4 ltrs›5ABreakfast chain that punnily used a kangaroo in its early commercials4 ltrs›13A"Well, ___ you special?"5 ltrs›15AVegetarian protein4 ltrs›17ANew parents' celebration5 ltrs›20AFashion designer Ralph6 ltrs›22ABetter deal on a mortgage, in brief4 ltrs›24A"I'm hunting wabbits" speaker voiced by Mel Blanc9 ltrs›
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