“Five stars on a scale, typically” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MAXIMUM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Five stars on a scale, typically”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 13, 2026, where it runs at 29 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 13, 2026 grid28ABoil … or a sign of boiling5 ltrs›33AHold up5 ltrs›41ADrinks at a pub5 ltrs›46ATeary-eyed expression5 ltrs›49ACollect over and over, as resources in a video game4 ltrs›53A11th of a noted 128 ltrs›61A___ Roy, "Succession" role for which Kieran Culkin won an Emmy5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 13, 20261ATake a quick turn3 ltrs›4ASound from a monitor4 ltrs›8AOne who's definitely not being invited to the party6 ltrs›14ALetters indicating a texter's P.O.V.3 ltrs›15AFried side dish with catfish, perhaps4 ltrs›16ACough drop brand whose name is yodeled in its commercials6 ltrs›17AMafia members, e.g.8 ltrs›19AGave a talking to?6 ltrs›
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