“By ___ (barely)” crossword clue
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•••••ANOSE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ANOSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “By ___ (barely)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 22, 2026, where it runs at 28 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 22, 2026 grid1DWas unable to go further8 ltrs›2DExtreme boastfulness8 ltrs›3DInstrument heard at Rosh Hashana services8 ltrs›18DPost-marathon problem4 ltrs›29DHallowed6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 22, 20261AHer breast milk created the Milky Way, in Greek myth4 ltrs›5ASomething passed at a charity event3 ltrs›8ABratty6 ltrs›14ASome supermarkets, in brief4 ltrs›15AWhat makes her hear?3 ltrs›16AIsland capital that's an anagram for a word meaning "steamy baths"6 ltrs›17A*It may precede or follow "a million"8 ltrs›19A*Line used in plotting points6 ltrs›
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