“Close female friend … in relative terms” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SISTER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Close female friend … in relative terms”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 18, 2026, where it runs at 14 Across 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
Oct 18, 2026 grid14DToothpaste brand since 19619 ltrs›15DItalian diminutive suffix3 ltrs›16DIt turns when driven5 ltrs›17DLogo of the W.N.B.A.'s New York Liberty5 ltrs›18DName found in "Americana"5 ltrs›19DGo back to square one5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 18, 20261ABeneficiary of early capital7 ltrs›8ABless, in a way6 ltrs›20ALess than satisfactory, slangily7 ltrs›21ALike some cyborg parts6 ltrs›22AExtended play?6 ltrs›23AHeyhowareyou14 ltrs›25AJournalist Michele with two Peabody Awards6 ltrs›26AWalkers, informally4 ltrs›
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