“Empty spaces” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••••VACUUMS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.VACUUMS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Empty spaces”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 30, 2025, where it runs at 44 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 5 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 July 30, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jul 30, 2025 grid6DLike some cookies or ice cream treats15 ltrs›33DLike a body temperature of around 98.6°F6 ltrs›36DSchadenfreude source4 ltrs›37DRiff like Ella Fitzgerald4 ltrs›38D___ Sunak, former British P.M.5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 31, 2025NYT Crossword22 Across•••••••LACUNASJul 30, 2025NYT Crossword44 Across•••••••VACUUMSOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••••VACUUMS7 ltrs
•••••••LACUNAS7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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