“Devoted effort to looking attractive” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PREENED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Devoted effort to looking attractive”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 4, 2026, where it runs at 93 Across 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
Jan 4, 2026 grid33DLike five Across answers by five Down answers in this puzzle, literally and figuratively13 ltrs›56DFirst enactors of democracy9 ltrs›66DProgramming language that's also a musical key6 ltrs›76DSurvivor's affliction, for short4 ltrs›84DIxnays from Irkutsk5 ltrs›94DPaired chips with dips?6 ltrs›95DTouch lightly, as a gas pedal6 ltrs›
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