“Call ahead, in a way” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••RADIO
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RADIO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Call ahead, in a way”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 30, 2026, where it runs at 2 Down 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
Jan 30, 2026 grid1APuppetry and animation4 ltrs›14ATitle for Jane Goodall4 ltrs›17ASwitch to a shorter line, say4 ltrs›20ASpare part?3 ltrs›22AMention in passing7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 30, 20265APiedmont province with a namesake wine4 ltrs›9AStopped lying5 ltrs›15A"Those guys?"4 ltrs›16A___ Summer (program for Annapolis freshmen)5 ltrs›18AProduct that might feature a dandelion on the label10 ltrs›21AMelts down11 ltrs›24AIt's -90° at the South Pole: Abbr.3 ltrs›25ALike racehorses' hooves4 ltrs›
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