“"Don't look at me for help" … or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SOUNDSLIKEAYOUPROBLEM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Don't look at me for help" … or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 18, 2026, where it runs at 67 Across and fills 21 squares. It crosses 21 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 18, 2026 grid41DWhat kitsch exhibits8 ltrs›46D___ Lama5 ltrs›47DPart of a bedtime routine5 ltrs›49DHealthy, fiber-rich snack7 ltrs›50DWhere some bills originate4 ltrs›51DFormer transportation secretary Elaine4 ltrs›52DChinese competitor of Amazon4 ltrs›54DLoses freshness6 ltrs›56D"In that case …"4 ltrs›57DGrp. that Sweden joined in 20244 ltrs›59DVegas7 ltrs›60DSensation5 ltrs›61DRemoves from the top of one's profile, as an Instagram post6 ltrs›62DHearts or spades, but not diamonds8 ltrs›68D.........4 ltrs›69DClassic Orson Welles protagonist4 ltrs›70DAmeliorates5 ltrs›71DVia5 ltrs›72DFeature of undermixed batter4 ltrs›73DGreek god whose name becomes a flower if you move the first letter to the end4 ltrs›74DGolden Globe nominee Rooney4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 18, 20261ABit of regal headwear6 ltrs›7ASinger Horne4 ltrs›11ADevelops alopecia8 ltrs›19ATotal6 ltrs›20A2022 World Series champ5 ltrs›22ACollege town nicknamed "A2"8 ltrs›23ALike the Gospel of Mark, sequentially?12 ltrs›25AConcert lineups8 ltrs›
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