“Congressional staffer” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AIDE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Congressional staffer”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 13, 2026, where it runs at 18 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 13, 2026 grid9DYogi, once7 ltrs›10Dx or y4 ltrs›11DBeginning of a story, for a journalist4 ltrs›12DBartender's supply3 ltrs›
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