“___ child” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.INNER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ child”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 18, 2026, where it runs at 35 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 18, 2026 grid33APrepare for a mechanic's certification exam?15 ltrs›42ARock's Plastic ___ Band3 ltrs›46ASoft shots, in tennis5 ltrs›53ASource of income for a website6 ltrs›58AOriginal people to move into Cancún's peninsula?20 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••INNER5 ltrs
•••SON3 ltrs
•••TOT3 ltrs
•••BOY3 ltrs
••••••INFANT6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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