“Complete an impossible task … or a hint to reading three Down answers in this puzzle” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SQUARETHECIRCLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Complete an impossible task … or a hint to reading three Down answers in this puzzle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 27, 2025, where it runs at 57 Across 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
Nov 27, 2025 grid28DSome citrus desserts10 ltrs›31DEssential biochemical process that releases energy in cells10 ltrs›35DPerson who's off-base?9 ltrs›44DTread on me!4 ltrs›45DSee 53-Down4 ltrs›47DRussian refusals5 ltrs›49DMany an early internet user, informally5 ltrs›50D#'s place5 ltrs›51DCousin of turquoise4 ltrs›52DDisappointments4 ltrs›53DWith 45-Down, "Hey, hold on!"4 ltrs›55D"Put your pens and pencils down"4 ltrs›57DCalifornia's capital, in some of its nicknames3 ltrs›58DCenter of activity3 ltrs›59D"Vivat ___" ("Long live the king")3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Nov 27, 20251AFeature of a mountain or fingerprint5 ltrs›6ADeli counter units: Abbr.3 ltrs›9A"___ dabba doo!"5 ltrs›14AType type5 ltrs›15AThanos, to the Avengers3 ltrs›16ACompany that's the subject of the documentary "The Smartest Guys in the Room"5 ltrs›17AFootball offense arrangement that resembles an inverted Y shape17 ltrs›20AHigh key?3 ltrs›
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