“Brown alternative” crossword clue
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••••PENN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PENN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Brown alternative”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 27, 2025, where it runs at 50 Across 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.
Crossing entries
Sep 27, 2025 grid29DWhat an insensitive joke might do9 ltrs›30DLocale for many community courts9 ltrs›42DSam Cooke and Marvin Gaye, among others6 ltrs›50DBurns, e.g.4 ltrs›
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Sep 27, 20251AThin underlayer4 ltrs›5AComment often made with an eye roll4 ltrs›9AAfrican capital whose name translates to "ants"5 ltrs›14ADerby, e.g.9 ltrs›16ACommit a library taboo5 ltrs›17AShip-to-ship communication9 ltrs›18ALacks5 ltrs›19AParent whose child is taking steps to improve?8 ltrs›
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