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“Brief moment” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jan 13, 202534 Down3 letters
Answer
S
E
C
•••SEC
3 letters · 34 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SEC is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Brief moment”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 13, 2025, where it runs at 34 Down 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 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 13, 2025.

Crossing entries

Jan 13, 2025 grid
31AStrings along7 ltrs›36ATongue of Chaucer ... or what's literally shown in the shaded squares?13 ltrs›40ATightens one's ice skates, e.g.7 ltrs›

Every appearance

3 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 15, 2026NYT Crossword20 Across•••SECApr 3, 2025NYT Crossword46 Down•••SECJan 13, 2025NYT Crossword34 Down•••SEC

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