“Cracker alternative to Ritz” crossword clue
Answer
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A
•••••ZESTA
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ZESTA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Cracker alternative to Ritz”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 5, 2026, where it runs at 7 Down 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
Sep 5, 2026 grid1AMade chitchat9 ltrs›15A"Slow down a second!"9 ltrs›17ANay sayers15 ltrs›20AOne way to stand4 ltrs›23AJourney, so to speak4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 5, 202610AUnderground rock5 ltrs›16AWhat you might hear when you get someone's goat?5 ltrs›19AActor Nick of "The Prince of Tides"5 ltrs›21AHang time, for short?4 ltrs›22AImportant3 ltrs›25AAccess, as to an elite network6 ltrs›27A"___ ME" (humorous "sign")4 ltrs›29AEuropean landmark whose name begins with an "A" in classical literature4 ltrs›
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