“Dad's deflection” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ASKMOM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Dad's deflection”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 12, 2026, where it runs at 94 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 12, 2026 grid77D"Not interested"4 ltrs›78DHead toward bankruptcy, say4 ltrs›83DMatt of "Oppenheimer"5 ltrs›90D___Mari Method (tidying system)3 ltrs›91DHams7 ltrs›94D"That was true for me, too"6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Apr 12, 20261AWords ___ Friends4 ltrs›5ADunderheads5 ltrs›10AStarting point of Diana Nyad's 2013 swim to Florida4 ltrs›14AReduce to a pulp4 ltrs›18AActress ___ Grace Moretz5 ltrs›19A"The game's ___": Henry V5 ltrs›20AMystery writer?4 ltrs›21ASoothing succulent4 ltrs›
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