“Face off” crossword clue
Answer
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••••DUEL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DUEL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Face off”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 20, 2026, where it runs at 70 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
Sep 20, 2026 grid69AEnergy-efficient bulb, for short3 ltrs›76AAuthor who purportedly drew inspiration from a filing cabinet labeled "O-Z"4 ltrs›83ANarnia or Neverland5 ltrs›89A"So cool!"8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 20, 20261ASpecial-ordered6 ltrs›7ASections of a circle's circumference4 ltrs›11ANASCAR stat that varies widely by venue7 ltrs›18ABanderas of 2024's "Babygirl"7 ltrs›20ACoaster feature, maybe4 ltrs›21AAssembles in proper order8 ltrs›22AMar, as a reputation7 ltrs›23ASee 25-Across4 ltrs›
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