“Early struggles for a new enterprise … or a hint to the shaded squares” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GROWINGPAINS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Early struggles for a new enterprise … or a hint to the shaded squares”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 29, 2025, where it runs at 21 Across and fills 12 squares. It crosses 12 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 29, 2025 grid3DInspiriting sound on a game show4 ltrs›4DLong (for), as attention6 ltrs›5DDeath stare5 ltrs›6DWhen doubled, ingredient in a seafood taco4 ltrs›7DWomb, in an idiom4 ltrs›8DDouble-decker checker4 ltrs›9DWyatt of the Wild West4 ltrs›10DForest nymph in Greek mythology5 ltrs›11DBucking horse in a rodeo6 ltrs›12DPart of a camera4 ltrs›22DThat extra punch5 ltrs›23DEstuary5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Apr 29, 20251ABrahma, Vishnu and Shiva, for three4 ltrs›5ALike cigars and some salmon6 ltrs›11ASpill the beans4 ltrs›15ARephrase, say4 ltrs›16AGourmet garnish served with a mother-of-pearl spoon6 ltrs›17ACasino city near Lake Tahoe4 ltrs›18A"Game of Thrones" co-star Headey4 ltrs›19A"The Gift of the Magi" writer6 ltrs›
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