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“___ facto” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Sep 17, 202640 Down4 letters
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••••IPSO
4 letters · 40 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IPSO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ facto”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 17, 2026, where it runs at 40 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 17, 2026 grid
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