“Bottom line?” crossword clue
Answer
R
A
Y
•••RAY
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RAY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Bottom line?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 9, 2025, where it runs at 74 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 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 July 9, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jul 9, 2025 grid43DComic book hero whose secret identity is Conner Kent8 ltrs›56D"J. ___" (2011 Clint Eastwood biopic)5 ltrs›62DItty bit4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jan 6, 2026NYT Crossword31 Down•••HEMJul 9, 2025NYT Crossword74 Across•••RAYOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••RAY3 ltrs
•••HEM3 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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