“Champion, as a cause” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPOUSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Champion, as a cause”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 23, 2026, where it runs at 14 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.
Crossing entries
Jul 23, 2026 grid13AFondita offerings10 ltrs›16A"The Devil's radio"10 ltrs›19AWhat a pointless game has?7 ltrs›25APassword preceder6 ltrs›27APassover month5 ltrs›30ASprint, e.g.4 ltrs›
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