“Clarifying phrase” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IMEAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Clarifying phrase”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 6, 2026, where it runs at 3 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
Oct 6, 2026 grid1AWhat a leaky faucet has4 ltrs›14AClassical Persian poet4 ltrs›17AIntl. oil group4 ltrs›20APale and sickly5 ltrs›24AOne of six, supposedly, for a seer5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 6, 20265AHands, informally … or coverings for hands5 ltrs›10A"Not another peep out of you!"4 ltrs›15ANebraska home of Creighton University5 ltrs›16ABetween cruise ports, say4 ltrs›18ALike streakers5 ltrs›19ADeep blue4 ltrs›22AHave an "aha" moment about3 ltrs›23AUrged (on)5 ltrs›
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