“Corrosion signs” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••RUSTS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RUSTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Corrosion signs”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 16, 2026, where it runs at 43 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 16, 2026 grid10DFrantic scrambles9 ltrs›25DChange gears5 ltrs›26DReligious offshoots5 ltrs›35DDrink very quickly4 ltrs›39DShortfall of exports vis-à-vis imports8 ltrs›
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