“Few and far between” crossword clue
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••••••SCARCE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SCARCE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Few and far between”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 20, 2025, where it runs at 29 Across 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. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 20, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jul 20, 2025 grid5DBeater of pocket rockets, in Texas hold 'em5 ltrs›6D"The Floating City"6 ltrs›9DGreek sisters of myth6 ltrs›24DCharm6 ltrs›30DRace with an anchor5 ltrs›31DBrunch station offering5 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Apr 14, 2026NYT Crossword52 Down••••RAREDec 21, 2025NYT Crossword118 Across••••RAREJul 20, 2025NYT Crossword29 Across••••••SCARCEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••SCARCE6 ltrs
••••RARE4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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