“Condition that can be caused by excess earwax” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TINNITUS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Condition that can be caused by excess earwax”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 2, 2026, where it runs at 15 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 2, 2026 grid14ASugar substitute?10 ltrs›17ACore-focused workout in a humid room10 ltrs›19ALike Mitt Romney and Ken Jennings6 ltrs›23AWhose fault your mistake might be6 ltrs›26AMember of a noble family5 ltrs›29AWhat comes from needing little, per Epictetus6 ltrs›34AQuestion posed at the end of a successful job interview15 ltrs›38ASpends a long time in front of the mirror, maybe6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 2, 20261AImportant figure on staff?4 ltrs›5APhotographer's inits.3 ltrs›8A"For real"5 ltrs›13AFunky-smelling4 ltrs›16AWithin4 ltrs›18AUnit of sound intensity3 ltrs›20ALead-in to "coin" for a major cryptocurrency4 ltrs›21A"Whew!"8 ltrs›
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