“Did the backstroke, say” crossword clue
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••••SWAM
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SWAM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Did the backstroke, say”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 8, 2026, where it runs at 33 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 8, 2026 grid32A"For ___ a jolly good fellow …"3 ltrs›37ACVS rival … or a phonetic hint to the answers on this puzzle's perimeter9 ltrs›40A"What a shame!"5 ltrs›47AHardest substance in the human body6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 8, 20261APrized gem in Chinese culture4 ltrs›5ALong (for)4 ltrs›9AWise one4 ltrs›13ALyft competitor4 ltrs›14ATrims, say5 ltrs›16ABullet point on an agenda4 ltrs›17A___ Scotia4 ltrs›18AActress Judi with an Oscar and a Tony5 ltrs›
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