“Deep defenses” crossword clue
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•••••MOATS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MOATS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Deep defenses”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 10, 2025, where it runs at 35 Across 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
May 10, 2025 grid7D"Mary Poppins" tune that begins "With tuppence for paper and strings / You can have your own set of wings"14 ltrs›24DShoved down the throat of9 ltrs›25DFine-grained rock that can be easily cut in any direction9 ltrs›33DNatives of Scandinavia7 ltrs›35DCenter of town, on signs6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 10, 20251ABudget5 ltrs›6AUnappetizing food4 ltrs›10AHard-to-define quality8 ltrs›13A"For ___?"4 ltrs›14AIntegrated, as an approach8 ltrs›15AApt name for a NASCAR driver?4 ltrs›16ASad remark at a carnival ring toss booth7 ltrs›17APioneer in musical Impressionism, despite rejecting the term7 ltrs›
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