“"Don't be absurd!"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OHPUHLEASE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Don't be absurd!"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 23, 2026, where it runs at 14 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
Jan 23, 2026 grid1DCompletely convinced4 ltrs›2DFrench letter opener4 ltrs›3DNiche for a shrine4 ltrs›4DEssence of the matter3 ltrs›5D"I'll take the blame"12 ltrs›6DSome body builders?5 ltrs›7DBroccoli ___4 ltrs›8DHow to look at your hot fudge sundae8 ltrs›9DA little possessive, perhaps?3 ltrs›15DOne who's on the defense, perhaps6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 23, 20261ABarely enough5 ltrs›6AWhat some may be dyeing to conceal?4 ltrs›10AEnvironmental concern4 ltrs›16A___ Mountain (ski area in Killington, Vt.)4 ltrs›17AShe's out there!10 ltrs›18AMany a choirgirl4 ltrs›19A"Black-ish" patriarch3 ltrs›20ADulcet5 ltrs›
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