“For real” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LEGIT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “For real”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 29, 2025, where it runs at 49 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 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 March 29, 2025.
Crossing entries
Mar 29, 2025 grid23DOnly beauty to go through history and retain her reputation, per Will Rogers11 ltrs›27DWrigley field?10 ltrs›37DOn the edge of one's seat7 ltrs›43D___ Moore, author of "V for Vendetta"4 ltrs›44DJules Verne visionary4 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 2, 2026NYT Crossword8 Across•••••TRULYSep 25, 2026NYT Crossword14 Across••••••••••IKIDYOUNOTMar 29, 2025NYT Crossword49 Across•••••LEGITOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••LEGIT5 ltrs
•••••TRULY5 ltrs
••••••••••IKIDYOUNOT10 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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