“Deliberately downplay” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.UNDERSTATE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Deliberately downplay”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 27, 2026, where it runs at 27 Down and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jun 27, 2026 grid25A"That way ..."4 ltrs›32AFemale lobster3 ltrs›35AU-Haul competitor5 ltrs›40AGive credit for5 ltrs›44ADefense council?10 ltrs›48AMusical group that went on hiatus in 2022 so its members could serve in the military3 ltrs›52ADoesn't sit by4 ltrs›60ABritish buddy4 ltrs›62AIts tail blows in the wind4 ltrs›64AWorry, worry, worry4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jun 27, 20261A"Delightful!"10 ltrs›11ACock-a-hoop4 ltrs›15A"What if we just … didn't?"10 ltrs›16ADancer's restraint?4 ltrs›17AKitchen project with minimal cleanup10 ltrs›18ACity on India's "golden triangle" tourism circuit4 ltrs›19ACastaway's place, perhaps10 ltrs›20AAlternative to Word4 ltrs›
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