“Dessert” crossword clue
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•••••••••HAIRYBACK
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HAIRYBACK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Dessert”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 8, 2026, where it runs at 49 Across 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
Oct 8, 2026 grid25DUnpredictable7 ltrs›31DRemote sensing technology that uses lasers5 ltrs›37DUnits of electric charge8 ltrs›43DUnder a parasol, say6 ltrs›44D"My feelings exactly"6 ltrs›45DHost Meredith of "25 Words or Less"6 ltrs›47DCézanne painted a "Pyramid" of them6 ltrs›50D"Oh no!"5 ltrs›51DClear stuff in a restaurant3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••••••HAIRYBACK9 ltrs
••••••MOUSSE6 ltrs
•••••JELLY5 ltrs
••••••TRIFLE6 ltrs
•••••••••CHERRYPIE9 ltrs
••••••AFTERS6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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