“Carnival confection ... or, when re-parsed, a hint to what appears three times in this puzzle” crossword clue
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•••••••••••COTTONCANDY
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.COTTONCANDY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Carnival confection ... or, when re-parsed, a hint to what appears three times in this puzzle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 6, 2025, where it runs at 62 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 6, 2025 grid48DSystem of hereditary titles and noble ranks7 ltrs›50DTank top?6 ltrs›51DDesign deet4 ltrs›54D"Are too!" response5 ltrs›55DDoppler device5 ltrs›56DFashion sense5 ltrs›58DBring to 212°4 ltrs›59DTowering Tolkien creatures4 ltrs›63DCopa Mundial shout3 ltrs›64DStill undecided, in brief3 ltrs›65DProduct of the Camellia sinensis plant3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 6, 20251AFirst Nations group4 ltrs›5AIt might be treated with a kiss and a Band-Aid6 ltrs›11ALayered haircut4 ltrs›15AHarvest4 ltrs›16ABacall of "How to Marry a Millionaire"6 ltrs›17A"A rising ___ lifts all boats"4 ltrs›18AOrange-colored fruit pastry11 ltrs›20ACentral Plains tribe4 ltrs›
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