“Captain in Melville's "Billy Budd"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.VERE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Captain in Melville's "Billy Budd"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 3, 2026, where it runs at 55 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
Oct 3, 2026 grid25DPerson who gets a lot of texts?10 ltrs›26DSluglike creature known for its soft, water-repellent skin10 ltrs›38DOutlet for the Jordan River7 ltrs›41DPrimary PC storage6 ltrs›
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Oct 3, 20261AFive-note jingle for "The Gift That Grows"10 ltrs›11ATech news site4 ltrs›15AMessage that comes with a pointer10 ltrs›16ASymbol of love4 ltrs›17AChanges in form, but not in essence10 ltrs›18ATo: Abbr.4 ltrs›19ACookie, e.g.7 ltrs›20AQuestion in a stalemate7 ltrs›
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