“Coming in handy” crossword clue
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•••••OFUSE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OFUSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Coming in handy”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 18, 2026, where it runs at 19 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
Aug 18, 2026 grid17AClassic Beethoven piano piece15 ltrs›21ATo blame7 ltrs›28AHome to Kosovo and Monaco: Abbr.3 ltrs›29AAcademy Award-winning tune from "La La Land"11 ltrs›36ASnippet in a film review show9 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 18, 20261AAssistance4 ltrs›5ADickens villain ___ Heep5 ltrs›10ABears' lairs4 ltrs›14APlant with many topical uses4 ltrs›15ADownright unpleasant5 ltrs›16AMeaning of "vidi," in Caesar's boast4 ltrs›20AFed. agency overseeing the stock market3 ltrs›22AOnline Q&A3 ltrs›
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