“California city with a humble-sounding name” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MODESTO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “California city with a humble-sounding name”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 30, 2026, where it runs at 13 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 30, 2026 grid8AElement discovered by Marie and Pierre Curie6 ltrs›16A"In spite of all that …"6 ltrs›19ARented6 ltrs›20AWastebasket, jokingly12 ltrs›26A___ Plaines, Ill.3 ltrs›30ALike the Mariana Trench among all the world's underwater places7 ltrs›37ARodeo rope5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 30, 20261APrint, Copy, ___, Fax (printer selections)4 ltrs›5AFormer Giants QB Manning3 ltrs›14ASparkling wine of Italy, familiarly4 ltrs›15AOdd ___ out (misfit)3 ltrs›17AEndless TikTok scrolling or Tetris playing, e.g.8 ltrs›22AOnly U.S. president from Delaware5 ltrs›25AGrand production4 ltrs›27ASmelter's material3 ltrs›
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