“Counteract negativity using lavish generosity” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.KILLWITHKINDNESS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Counteract negativity using lavish generosity”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 22, 2026, where it runs at 37 Across and fills 16 squares. It crosses 16 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 22, 2026 grid2D"Really, my pleasure"10 ltrs›3D"Sticky" birthday treats?10 ltrs›7DClassical piece said to be the inspiration for Chopin's "Fantaisie-Impromptu"15 ltrs›8DKepler-22b or Kepler-186f, e.g.15 ltrs›24DWhen doubled, a fluffy Chinese dog4 ltrs›25DHilton competitor4 ltrs›26DIs5 ltrs›28DWent (for)4 ltrs›30DWorkplace with few barriers10 ltrs›31DBecame tarnished10 ltrs›32DLhasa ___4 ltrs›33D"I heard you the first time! Geez!"4 ltrs›34DWrapping material in mummification5 ltrs›36DHad no doubt4 ltrs›38DDeep-fried side dish, familiarly4 ltrs›39DUnexciting, as a party4 ltrs›
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May 22, 20261AGuns, so to speak6 ltrs›7APrefix with American4 ltrs›11ACharcuterie spread4 ltrs›15AFootnote phrase6 ltrs›16ASherwood, e.g.9 ltrs›18AQualifier to an embarrassing question16 ltrs›20ALocation for some osteoarthritis4 ltrs›21A___-Saint-Michel (French commune on a tidal island)4 ltrs›
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