“Emerged victorious … or what this puzzle's constructor did, as indicated by the shaded squares” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CAMEOUTONTOP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Emerged victorious … or what this puzzle's constructor did, as indicated by the shaded squares”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 1, 2026, where it runs at 43 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
Jun 1, 2026 grid29DSuperfan's ticket purchase10 ltrs›30DIt measures audience feedback10 ltrs›33DBallerina's skirt4 ltrs›34DGait faster than a walk4 ltrs›37DGive a tut-tut, e.g.8 ltrs›39DPlace to hang a fedora8 ltrs›41DClassic archery wood3 ltrs›42DShiba ___ (Japanese hunting dog)3 ltrs›43DPiña ___6 ltrs›44DMakes up (for)6 ltrs›45DSight-related6 ltrs›46DSouthernmost country in Central America6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jun 1, 20261AFruit preserves3 ltrs›4ABottled water brand6 ltrs›10AStatus ___3 ltrs›13A"Long, long ___ ..."3 ltrs›14AHigh school assessment scored from 1 to 56 ltrs›15AAddress starting "http"3 ltrs›16APearl or peridot3 ltrs›17ADespise6 ltrs›
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