“Emotionally complex, in a way” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BITTERSWEET is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Emotionally complex, in a way”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 9, 2025, where it runs at 23 Down and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 9, 2025 grid22AWhat might be caught Red-handed?7 ltrs›27ARaise5 ltrs›32ATalks up5 ltrs›34AKick out4 ltrs›37AUnfettered flow of goods9 ltrs›40ASoftware clients8 ltrs›42A"That's my opinion, too"4 ltrs›45ABoatload4 ltrs›50A"Be kind!"10 ltrs›55AWhat holding one's thumb up might indicate10 ltrs›57ACooking byproduct sometimes called "liquid gold"10 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 9, 20251AWalks softly4 ltrs›5AImpossible to contact by ordinary means10 ltrs›15A"___, sing America"4 ltrs›16AFeature focused on investigation and resolution10 ltrs›17ATurf4 ltrs›18ADownward-facing dog?10 ltrs›19A___ text (label for a screen reader)3 ltrs›20A___ Robert Jr., 2020 Gold Glove Award winner4 ltrs›
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