“Doesn't lie, exactly … or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters” crossword clue
Answer
B
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N
D
S
T
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R
••••••••••BENDSTHETR
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BENDSTHETR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Doesn't lie, exactly … or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 23, 2026, where it runs at 50 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jun 23, 2026 grid38DComet discovered in 19958 ltrs›42DRegion of Oakland and Alameda7 ltrs›45DRip-roaring good time3 ltrs›47DTake in a stray, say5 ltrs›51DJazzy Fitzgerald4 ltrs›52DLike the color of a safety vest, typically4 ltrs›53D"Hyde and ___" (1955 Bugs Bunny short)4 ltrs›54DLiterary Jane4 ltrs›55DThings stepped on by bad ballroom dancers4 ltrs›56DThe "R" of R.B.G.4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jun 23, 20261ASwiss currency5 ltrs›6AKind of clef used for the viola4 ltrs›10ACommand to Rover4 ltrs›14AWord after lucky or little5 ltrs›15AReserve in advance4 ltrs›16AOnly PG-rated in terms of sexual content, say4 ltrs›17AMenzel with a Tony for "Wicked"5 ltrs›18A___ fresca (Latin American refreshment)4 ltrs›
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