“Escape from jail” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PRISONBREAK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Escape from jail”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 5, 2026, where it runs at 26 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
Oct 5, 2026 grid25AReach quickly, as a conclusion6 ltrs›33AStadium cheer3 ltrs›35AMemphis barbecue staple9 ltrs›39ASquiggle shape3 ltrs›42A___ Paulo, Brazil3 ltrs›45ADress seen at Oktoberfest6 ltrs›51ADrag performer's accessory3 ltrs›52A"Ah, that's where things get difficult" … or what can be said about 20-, 35- and 40-Across?12 ltrs›60ABlock toy with its own chain of theme parks4 ltrs›63ASpot for a wolf pack4 ltrs›66ASqueaks (by)4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 5, 20261AWrite on stone, maybe4 ltrs›5ARequest at the bottom of an invitation4 ltrs›9AFollower of Jah, informally5 ltrs›14A"Me neither"4 ltrs›15AGreat Plains tribe4 ltrs›16ASet of moral principles5 ltrs›17AFamous ___ cookies4 ltrs›18ADownfall in pinball4 ltrs›
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