“Diaphanous” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••SHEER
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SHEER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Diaphanous”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 10, 2025, where it runs at 74 Down 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on August 10, 2025.
Crossing entries
Aug 10, 2025 grid74ALong-running drama with the protagonist Olivia Benson, for short3 ltrs›82ACertain water hazard5 ltrs›87A… something soft and melty in a black tub15 ltrs›92AG.I. grub3 ltrs›96A… something feathery sipping on nectar10 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 7, 2025NYT Crossword29 Across•••••LIGHTAug 10, 2025NYT Crossword74 Down•••••SHEEROther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••SHEER5 ltrs
•••••LIGHT5 ltrs
•••••FILMY5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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