“*Days off following October midterms” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FALLBREAK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “*Days off following October midterms”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 8, 2025, where it runs at 33 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 8, 2025 grid31APound sounds4 ltrs›38AMauna ___ Observatory3 ltrs›42AFlower symbolizing early love5 ltrs›46ABig clothing retailer headquartered in Freeport, Maine6 ltrs›50AOnes wearing white at weddings6 ltrs›56ADropping off mail at the post office or picking up a prescription6 ltrs›61ASwarm (with)4 ltrs›65ASigned vows of secrecy, for short4 ltrs›68APop, as "the question"3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 8, 20251ALike the proverbial period before a storm4 ltrs›5ACooking device in a fast-food restaurant5 ltrs›10AAnimal that moos3 ltrs›13AThin woodwind4 ltrs›14ACondiment with four vowels in its name5 ltrs›15AFather4 ltrs›16A*Pad in a makeup kit10 ltrs›18A"Fine by me"4 ltrs›
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