“Difficult, as a problem” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••KNOTTY
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.KNOTTY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Difficult, as a problem”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 21, 2026, where it runs at 64 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 21, 2026 grid41DOpen-air part of a cruise ship7 ltrs›45DBackslide6 ltrs›49DAllowed5 ltrs›50DFellow crew member5 ltrs›54DMusical lead-in to beat4 ltrs›58DTried for office3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 21, 20261ATeacher's pet, say, in slang6 ltrs›7ACumming who won a Tony for "Cabaret"4 ltrs›11AWhite lie3 ltrs›14ANot well known6 ltrs›15ADriving range?4 ltrs›16AN.H.L.'s Mammoth, on scoreboards3 ltrs›17ADriver's Ed: B11 ltrs›19AAlt tab?3 ltrs›
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