“"For ___?"” crossword clue
Answer
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••••REAL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.REAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"For ___?"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 10, 2025, where it runs at 13 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 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 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 10, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 10, 2025 grid6DBases7 ltrs›7D"Mary Poppins" tune that begins "With tuppence for paper and strings / You can have your own set of wings"14 ltrs›8DRolled ___4 ltrs›9DDevious scheme4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 22, 2025NYT Crossword33 Across•••PROMay 10, 2025NYT Crossword13 Across••••REALOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••REAL4 ltrs
•••PRO3 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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