“Brief period of time” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SHORTSPELL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Brief period of time”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 10, 2025, where it runs at 63 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Nov 10, 2025 grid47DPure Leaf tea distributor6 ltrs›48DRing around the pupil4 ltrs›52DAwards with a Best Boxer category5 ltrs›53DSecond-string squad5 ltrs›54D___-Royce5 ltrs›55DFashion magazine founded in France4 ltrs›58DSmall recipe amts.4 ltrs›59DDenny's alternative4 ltrs›60DGame played on horseback4 ltrs›64D___ de Janeiro3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Nov 10, 20251ABeginnings of days5 ltrs›6ADorm supervisors, in brief3 ltrs›9APirate's "Stop!"5 ltrs›14AOld-time anesthetic5 ltrs›15ABubbly beverage4 ltrs›16ADiddly-squat5 ltrs›17A6'4", 186 lbs. and others5 ltrs›18ARoman Forum greeting10 ltrs›
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