“City sobriquet that might describe the target for 116-Across, as depicted in this puzzle” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.THEBIGAPPLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “City sobriquet that might describe the target for 116-Across, as depicted in this puzzle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 31, 2026, where it runs at 69 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 31, 2026 grid45DBoard game with ancient origins9 ltrs›50DHolds forth6 ltrs›51DTenth, in Latin7 ltrs›58DDread-full?6 ltrs›59DPopular beverage brand7 ltrs›64DBad spelling?3 ltrs›70DAbandons a project, slangily6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 31, 20261ASacsayhuamán fortress builders5 ltrs›6ALiterary forerunner of Captain Hook4 ltrs›10AMany an Alpha Beta in "Revenge of the Nerds"4 ltrs›14AHelp-wanted letters3 ltrs›17AFermented vegan protein6 ltrs›19AWrestler/actor John4 ltrs›20ACoin with 12 stars around the border4 ltrs›21AAlign4 ltrs›
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