“Competitor suggested by 17-, 23- and 45-Across … or by the name of the inventor jumbled in the circled letters” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPEEDCUBER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Competitor suggested by 17-, 23- and 45-Across … or by the name of the inventor jumbled in the circled letters”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 15, 2026, where it runs at 56 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.