“Break down while studying?” crossword clue
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•••••••••••••••REVERSEENGINEER
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.REVERSEENGINEER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Break down while studying?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 20, 2026, where it runs at 34 Across and fills 15 squares. It crosses 15 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 20, 2026 grid3D"Is this being broadcast now?"9 ltrs›4DPosh hotel room amenities10 ltrs›8DSocial activity that may involve wearing a vest8 ltrs›15DArrogant self-assurance7 ltrs›20DBecomes aged, in a way6 ltrs›24DExtra4 ltrs›25DWas a copycat of4 ltrs›26DTo come5 ltrs›27DShady dealers10 ltrs›29DTrade for cash6 ltrs›31D"Some free advice ..."9 ltrs›32DState bird found in only a single state4 ltrs›33DValuable deposits4 ltrs›35DThey might be made up in the spring8 ltrs›36DBrings in7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 20, 20261ADisney character who sings "In Summer"4 ltrs›5AProduct code used in inventory management3 ltrs›8ARopes in6 ltrs›14AOnes always grinding at their jobs?8 ltrs›16AConnect6 ltrs›17ABaking sheets, cake pans, muffin tins, etc.8 ltrs›18AManages6 ltrs›19APleasant chill in the air, say14 ltrs›
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