“Does some strokes” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••SWIMS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SWIMS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Does some strokes”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 14, 2025, where it runs at 35 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.
Crossing entries
Aug 14, 2025 grid34AHauls4 ltrs›41A["How about 'Sports and Comedy' for $800"] He was on first base, per Abbott and Costello7 ltrs›44ACharlie's Angels, e.g.4 ltrs›49AGas brand with a torch in its logo5 ltrs›53A["I'll try 'Painted Ladies' for $1,000"] This piece by Impressionist Mary Cassatt shows two women enjoying a drink11 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 14, 20251AMolecule that stores energy in the body, in brief3 ltrs›4AWord before rope or scare4 ltrs›8ALoose-limbed5 ltrs›13ATalk like a tippler4 ltrs›14AFar from shore4 ltrs›15ACity on the Nile … or a punny end to the joke "When a tight-knit group of cygnets votes, they vote ___"5 ltrs›16ADo a collie's work4 ltrs›17A["I'll take 'Tennis' for $200, Ken"] It means nothing10 ltrs›
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