“Fans out” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••SPLAYS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPLAYS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fans out”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 4, 2026, where it runs at 38 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
Jan 4, 2026 grid37ASnubs7 ltrs›43A___ Veronese, "The Wedding at Cana" painter5 ltrs›48AGot off4 ltrs›55AMade less angry now8 ltrs›60AIt's a "tyrannical discipline," said Sylvia Plath6 ltrs›66ASteals, informally7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 4, 20261AIt protects the heart7 ltrs›8AEgyptian god of the underworld6 ltrs›14ADr.'s order?3 ltrs›17ASubstances found in cured meats and explosives8 ltrs›18ATheme park with attractions like The Count's Splash Castle and Oscar's Rusty Rotten Rockets11 ltrs›21AHigh marks8 ltrs›22A"That's enough bickering!"12 ltrs›24AValletta's land5 ltrs›
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