“Competition that combines speed with balance” crossword clue
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•••••••••••••••EGGANDSPOONRACE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EGGANDSPOONRACE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Competition that combines speed with balance”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 26, 2025, where it runs at 8 Down and fills 15 squares. It crosses 15 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 26, 2025 grid1ADawdler8 ltrs›15ATypical sight in a bank robbery cartoon8 ltrs›17ADoing some theater work8 ltrs›20AWhole kit and caboodle5 ltrs›24ASome babysitters5 ltrs›27ATuesday, in French5 ltrs›29AFood that can be prepared de canasta5 ltrs›31AOne toeing the line?15 ltrs›36AEditorialize5 ltrs›38ALike a good sponge cake5 ltrs›43AOrigin story family in DC Comics5 ltrs›46ARe-fresh?5 ltrs›50ADrive8 ltrs›53ALife partner, perhaps?8 ltrs›55ATreated with respect8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 26, 20259ACuts short6 ltrs›16AKitsch6 ltrs›18ACracked wheat used in tabbouleh6 ltrs›19AOne whose beauty is on the inside5 ltrs›22A___-Latin (like some modern coinages)3 ltrs›23APlant that's toxic to cats4 ltrs›25AA cold one is unexpected (and usually unappreciated)4 ltrs›26ASince Jan. 1, on a pay stub3 ltrs›
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