“Fifth wheel” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPARETIRE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fifth wheel”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 25, 2025, where it runs at 34 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 25, 2025 grid33AGovt.-issued identifiers4 ltrs›41ADessert often filled with fruit3 ltrs›45AMake into law5 ltrs›49AWord after root or draft4 ltrs›55ABanned substances in sports, for short4 ltrs›60AFocus of J. Robert Oppenheimer4 ltrs›62AAt stake ... or where you may find 17-, 24-, 38- and 50-Across9 ltrs›66AModern vaccine component3 ltrs›69AUnit of corn3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 25, 20251ATrendy3 ltrs›4ARemove, as pencil marks5 ltrs›9AGoes past 21 in blackjack5 ltrs›14ACommotion3 ltrs›15A"___ Mia!" (2008 film)5 ltrs›16AHow ballerinas perform5 ltrs›17AFish commonly caught in the Upper Midwest9 ltrs›19ASquandered, as a big lead5 ltrs›
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