“Fancify … or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 50- and 62-Across” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ZHUZHUP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fancify … or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 50- and 62-Across”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 3, 2025, where it runs at 38 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 3, 2025 grid24DNew York City deli name4 ltrs›25DIt might be fixed at a chef's table4 ltrs›31D"The shoddy sandwich knife couldn't cut the mustard," e.g.3 ltrs›32DEarly H.I.V. med3 ltrs›33D"___ knows?"3 ltrs›39DGreeting that becomes another greeting if you add an A at the front and reverse it4 ltrs›40DPromote4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 3, 20251AProject for a beginning knitter5 ltrs›6APetri dish medium4 ltrs›10ANiecy ___ of "Clean House"4 ltrs›14AExposed, as one's dirty laundry5 ltrs›15AProtein in a niçoise salad4 ltrs›16AGuthrie who sang "Alice's Restaurant"4 ltrs›17ANeutral shade in some Florida décor?10 ltrs›19AOne getting top billing4 ltrs›
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