“Comic Idle of Monty Python” crossword clue
Answer
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••••ERIC
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ERIC is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Comic Idle of Monty Python”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 2, 2025, where it runs at 6 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 2, 2025 grid6DHospital staffer, for short5 ltrs›7DWith 43-Down, seeking funding from investors … or what you're doing in 4-, 9-, 15- and 38-Down?7 ltrs›8DSuffix with Manhattan or Brooklyn3 ltrs›9DBrought up the rear8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 2, 20251APosts on a battleship, say5 ltrs›10ASport with striking and grappling, for short3 ltrs›13A"Grrr!"5 ltrs›14APro ___ (fairly divided)4 ltrs›15ARay of light4 ltrs›16ACozy corners5 ltrs›17ACarpe ___ (seize the day: Lat.)4 ltrs›18ABreakfast brand originally known as Froffles4 ltrs›
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