“Close-fitting part of a dress” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BODICE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Close-fitting part of a dress”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 14, 2025, where it runs at 4 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
May 14, 2025 grid1ADo a spit take?4 ltrs›13A"I've made a huge mistake!"4 ltrs›17AColor-changing fad jewelry ... or a description of this answer's shaded letters?9 ltrs›20AHit single from the 1983 "Flashdance" soundtrack6 ltrs›24AHeroes' journeys, say ... or a description of this answer's shaded letters?13 ltrs›29A___ in comparison4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 14, 20255ASea creature whose name doesn't rhyme with 1-Across, weirdly4 ltrs›9ABloating relief brand4 ltrs›14ADance during which newlyweds might be lifted in chairs4 ltrs›15ASpin instructor?6 ltrs›19AColombian cakes that have been around since pre-Columbian times6 ltrs›21AMan's name that's also a suffix3 ltrs›23AStorm center3 ltrs›32AStarter starter?3 ltrs›
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