“Extemporize to fill time, say” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.VAMP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Extemporize to fill time, say”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 31, 2026, where it runs at 58 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 31, 2026 grid56AKnuckle-cracking or clipping nails in public, to some5 ltrs›64AUtopian expanse ... a map of which might include 17-, 27- and 48-Across?11 ltrs›67ASomething to raise in a crisis5 ltrs›70ACensor, informally5 ltrs›
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Mar 31, 20261A"The Planets" composer5 ltrs›6AAbout 746 of these equal one horsepower5 ltrs›11AColorado Plateau people3 ltrs›14ASign in a TV studio5 ltrs›15AKirin competitor5 ltrs›16ASomething entered into an A.T.M.3 ltrs›17A2003 crime drama adapted from a Dennis Lehane novel11 ltrs›19A___ Bo (exercise regimen popularized via VHS tapes)3 ltrs›
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