“Curl” crossword clue
Answer
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••••COIL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.COIL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Curl”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 21, 2026, where it runs at 35 Down 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
May 21, 2026 gridOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••COIL4 ltrs
•••••••RINGLET7 ltrs
•••••CRIMP5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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