“Detector of absurdity, in slang” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BSMETER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Detector of absurdity, in slang”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 16, 2025, where it runs at 10 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 16, 2025 grid8ASee 11-Down6 ltrs›16ARouse (oneself)6 ltrs›18AGrave6 ltrs›20A"That's keen!"5 ltrs›21A"Something bothering you?"14 ltrs›27ACalm6 ltrs›29AHome of the Wolverines in college sports8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 16, 20251ACourtroom entry4 ltrs›5ABroke bread3 ltrs›14ALead-in to an implied "go there" or "think about it"8 ltrs›17ASub category8 ltrs›19AInvestment firm T. ___ Price4 ltrs›26AOne translation of "aloha"5 ltrs›28ALike Detroit vis-à-vis 29-Across4 ltrs›33AActress Longoria3 ltrs›
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