“"Feel free to dismiss this idea — however …"” crossword clue
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•••••••••••••••ONLYATHOUGHTBUT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ONLYATHOUGHTBUT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Feel free to dismiss this idea — however …"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 9, 2025, where it runs at 57 Across and fills 15 squares. It crosses 15 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 9, 2025 grid36DMalfunctions in the Matrix, in "The Matrix"8 ltrs›37DSound of a sad trombone6 ltrs›39DTo date7 ltrs›40DSilverback, for one7 ltrs›43DBuilt to last7 ltrs›44DGive for safekeeping7 ltrs›47D"Edie & ___: A Very Long Engagement" (2009 documentary)4 ltrs›48DBring into harmony6 ltrs›51DWith a wink, say5 ltrs›52DSmooths (out)5 ltrs›53DOn a regular basis5 ltrs›57DSpecial ___3 ltrs›58D"J to ___ L-O! The Remixes" (2002 Jennifer Lopez album)3 ltrs›59DOne of the four fundamental states of matter3 ltrs›60DSome Ph.D. students3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 9, 20251AGoes on to say4 ltrs›5ASan Diego baseballer5 ltrs›10ALivens (up)4 ltrs›14ATermites, for an aardwolf4 ltrs›15ACup-shaped flower5 ltrs›16AGive off4 ltrs›17A"Judging from the information available to me …"15 ltrs›20AUnadulterated4 ltrs›
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