“First contact” crossword clue
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••••••••••••••ALIENENCOUNTER
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ALIENENCOUNTER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “First contact”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 10, 2025, where it runs at 12 Down and fills 14 squares. It crosses 14 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 10, 2025 grid10AHard-to-define quality8 ltrs›14AIntegrated, as an approach8 ltrs›16ASad remark at a carnival ring toss booth7 ltrs›20ABaby blue, perhaps6 ltrs›22ARibs, e.g.5 ltrs›26AWas outstanding?4 ltrs›28AMassachusetts' Cape ___3 ltrs›31AThey might have a job for you10 ltrs›34ASent up the wall9 ltrs›36AComes out with6 ltrs›38AMediterranean plant named for its brightly colored flowers7 ltrs›41AWine found in "tasting"4 ltrs›43ADecide not to toss4 ltrs›45ATrips4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 10, 20251ABudget5 ltrs›6AUnappetizing food4 ltrs›13A"For ___?"4 ltrs›15AApt name for a NASCAR driver?4 ltrs›17APioneer in musical Impressionism, despite rejecting the term7 ltrs›21A"I'm off!"6 ltrs›23ADidn't make it through the late show, say9 ltrs›27AWants, and then some10 ltrs›
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