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“Catch in a sting” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jan 8, 20255 Down6 letters
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6 letters · 5 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ENTRAP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Catch in a sting”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 8, 2025, where it runs at 5 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 8, 2025.

Crossing entries

Jan 8, 2025 grid
1ASuddenly stopped moving5 ltrs›14AJapanese noodle soup5 ltrs›17AIn plain sight5 ltrs›20AHiccup12 ltrs›22ALike tres and cuatro relative to uno and dos3 ltrs›27ACasserole topped with guacamole or sour cream7 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 3, 2026NYT Crossword43 Across••••••ENTRAPJan 8, 2025NYT Crossword5 Down••••••ENTRAP

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