“Extremes of the earth” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.POLES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Extremes of the earth”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 30, 2025, where it runs at 52 Down and fills 5 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.
Crossing entries
Dec 30, 2025 grid50APsychic's alleged ability, for short3 ltrs›57AMusic's Run the Jewels or Rae Sremmurd, e.g.6 ltrs›60ASpend money on "Wheel of Fortune" ... which won't help much for solving 17-, 21-, 36-, 41- and 53-Across!9 ltrs›64ASkip over, in speech5 ltrs›67AMany bills in tip jars4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 30, 20251AScoundrels4 ltrs›5APointed end of a pen3 ltrs›8AParts not filled in4 ltrs›12ACookies with their name embossed on them5 ltrs›14APrefix with -metric3 ltrs›15AAttracts5 ltrs›17ASomething to wave with pride?9 ltrs›19ASardinia, e.g., to Sardinians5 ltrs›
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