“Choking cause, with "the"” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.YIPS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Choking cause, with "the"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 3, 2026, where it runs at 40 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
Jul 3, 2026 grid39ASaints' setting, with "the"7 ltrs›44AHuff4 ltrs›49AGush4 ltrs›54AEnvironmental portmanteau4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 3, 20261ABank of China Tower architect5 ltrs›6AAccepts accolades onstage, say9 ltrs›15ALoses some hair, e.g.5 ltrs›16AFacial feature also known as a "nasolabial fold"9 ltrs›17ARace to the top15 ltrs›19AN.H.L.'s Mammoth, on sports tickers3 ltrs›20ABag that may contain swag4 ltrs›21AIn the thick of6 ltrs›
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