“Comedic takedown” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••ROAST
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ROAST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Comedic takedown”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 12, 2026, where it runs at 8 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
Mar 12, 2026 grid7ASettings for "Nurse Jackie" and "The Pitt," in brief3 ltrs›15ACamper's foldout3 ltrs›18AIncredibly committed8 ltrs›21ASecond-most-populous city in the U.S.6 ltrs›25ASticks around for a demo?3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 12, 20261AGame point?6 ltrs›10AMideast's Gulf of ___4 ltrs›14A"Das Lied von der Erde" composer6 ltrs›16ANatural hairstyle4 ltrs›17ACelebrity supercouple of the 2000s6 ltrs›20ASlowly, in scores5 ltrs›22A100 nanojoules3 ltrs›23ACitrus portmanteau3 ltrs›
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