“Do business?” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••SALON
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SALON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Do business?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 12, 2026, where it runs at 49 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 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on June 12, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jun 12, 2026 grid48ALock5 ltrs›54ADeuce follower4 ltrs›58AHome of the world's largest independently owned bookstore (spanning an entire city block)14 ltrs›61AWindflower7 ltrs›63ACone holders7 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 16, 2026NYT Crossword29 Across•••••••OPERATEJun 12, 2026NYT Crossword49 Down•••••SALONJun 12, 2026NYT Crossword49 Down•••••SALONOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••SALON5 ltrs
•••••••OPERATE7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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