“Cave dwellers” crossword clue
Answer
B
A
T
S
••••BATS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BATS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Cave dwellers”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 20, 2025, where it runs at 27 Down 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
Aug 20, 2025 grid25A"I had something come up," maybe3 ltrs›31AOrg. that prohibits Magic 8 Balls and baseball bats3 ltrs›34AWent letter by letter, to Brits5 ltrs›40AFixes, as a piano5 ltrs›
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