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“Don't start with me!” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen May 16, 202639 Across14 letters
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14 letters · 39 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SECONDSTRINGER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Don't start with me!”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 16, 2026, where it runs at 39 Across and fills 14 squares. It crosses 14 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 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 16, 2026.

Crossing entries

May 16, 2026 grid
23DOnce-popular terra-cotta figurine7 ltrs›27DState in which Gulliver is discovered by the Lilliputians9 ltrs›28DCombo meal upgrade9 ltrs›29DGoing back ages9 ltrs›32DFolks who enjoy a well-aged beef?8 ltrs›33DBorderline8 ltrs›35DEcholocation systems6 ltrs›36DElement between copper and gallium on the periodic table4 ltrs›37DSpelling combinations?6 ltrs›38DThey're concerned with feeding kits6 ltrs›39DPharyngeal woe5 ltrs›40DCynthia ___, Tony winner for "The Color Purple"5 ltrs›41DBuckled5 ltrs›42DExtend, in a way5 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 16, 2026NYT Crossword39 Across••••••••••••••SECONDSTRINGERMay 16, 2026NYT Crossword39 Across••••••••••••••SECONDSTRINGER

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