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“Brainstorm” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen May 20, 202545 Down4 letters
Answer
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••••IDEA
4 letters · 45 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IDEA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Brainstorm”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 20, 2025, where it runs at 45 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 20, 2025.

Crossing entries

May 20, 2025 grid
44A"Ta-da," "All done," "There you have it," etc.11 ltrs›49ALike pound cake5 ltrs›51AEmploy3 ltrs›55AYield, Stop, Dead End, etc.12 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Mar 24, 2026NYT Crossword2 Down••••IDEAMay 20, 2025NYT Crossword45 Down••••IDEA

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