“Direct a smile toward” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••GRINAT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GRINAT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Direct a smile toward”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 17, 2026, where it runs at 23 Down 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
May 17, 2026 grid22ALottery commission?12 ltrs›26AUniversity of Alabama rallying cry8 ltrs›29AShower stall?9 ltrs›36ADir. from St. Paul to Duluth3 ltrs›42AHow mashed avocado might be served9 ltrs›48ABattle cry?7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 17, 20261ASnag6 ltrs›7AItalian sparkling wine4 ltrs›11AJohn ___, personification of Objectivism, for Ayn Rand4 ltrs›15ACode for Queens-landers?3 ltrs›18A___ polaris6 ltrs›19AIntl. group formed in 19455 ltrs›20APurple dish eaten with a spoon8 ltrs›24APrison terms?8 ltrs›
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