“Childish comeback” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ARETOO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Childish comeback”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 16, 2026, where it runs at 15 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
Aug 16, 2026 grid14AUncool4 ltrs›22AWord following bear or honey4 ltrs›23A_ATSO_ and _EKYL_21 ltrs›30AUncle, in Uruguay3 ltrs›34AMemorial ___ Kettering (New York City medical facility)5 ltrs›36A_RAVES19 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 16, 20261AWork parodied by Umberto Eco's "Granita"6 ltrs›7ASubject of Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter"3 ltrs›10AOne's opponents4 ltrs›18AUntold6 ltrs›19ADown Under runners4 ltrs›21ACaramel-filled candy4 ltrs›27AAstonished, informally5 ltrs›28AWith 45-Across, many a correspondent3 ltrs›
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