“Displaying finesse” crossword clue
Answer
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••••DEFT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DEFT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Displaying finesse”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 17, 2026, where it runs at 17 Across 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
Oct 17, 2026 grid1DAcademy figure5 ltrs›2DLine of passengers?10 ltrs›3DRelocating to a different country, e.g.10 ltrs›4DDestination for many a rescue10 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 17, 20261AIt has its limits, in brief4 ltrs›5AAward-winning culinary documentary series10 ltrs›15AHigh number, perhaps4 ltrs›16AWhere some family secrets may be written10 ltrs›18AActress who plays Trudy on "Mad Men" and Annie on "Community"10 ltrs›19AMothers in cotes4 ltrs›20ABedtime attire10 ltrs›21ASilicon Valley V.I.P.7 ltrs›
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