“Fairy tale sibling” crossword clue
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••••••GRETEL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GRETEL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fairy tale sibling”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 12, 2025, where it runs at 16 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 12, 2025 grid14ACry of frustration4 ltrs›22ABull in a Chihuahua shop4 ltrs›25ALow-pitched jazz instruments, for short9 ltrs›28AWords on a juice carton14 ltrs›35ADirector Rob6 ltrs›40ATidbits7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 12, 20251ACommon sight near the entrance of a mall3 ltrs›4AWords that might precede "Out, darned Spot!"?6 ltrs›10AGives some heat, say4 ltrs›18ALike3 ltrs›19ABlew out7 ltrs›21ASound from a horn4 ltrs›23ABoast accompanying an evil laugh [120 sec.]11 ltrs›27AAngler's lure4 ltrs›
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