“FRAN_” crossword clue
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•••••••••••••••••••NOTCOMPLETELYHONEST
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NOTCOMPLETELYHONEST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “FRAN_”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 16, 2026, where it runs at 99 Across and fills 19 squares. It crosses 19 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 16, 2026 grid55DChemistry test?9 ltrs›74DSauce traditionally made in a mortar5 ltrs›76DSteal9 ltrs›78DAttach with a click6 ltrs›80DCarpenter's spacer4 ltrs›81DOphthalmology concerns5 ltrs›82DGreen sci.4 ltrs›84D2 to 5, say4 ltrs›85DInfraction at an arcade4 ltrs›91DElement used in bulb filaments8 ltrs›94D"Shoo!"5 ltrs›95DDisplay some emotion, perhaps5 ltrs›96DMember of the N.F.L.'s "Big Blue," in brief7 ltrs›98DPrepares to puree, perhaps, as papayas7 ltrs›99DFantasy realm ruled by King Caspian6 ltrs›100DFeature of Anthony Robles, a 2011 N.C.A.A. national champion wrestler6 ltrs›101DShows pride in one's appearance, in a way6 ltrs›102DResult in6 ltrs›103DProducer of a call to arms4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 16, 20261AWork parodied by Umberto Eco's "Granita"6 ltrs›7ASubject of Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter"3 ltrs›10AOne's opponents4 ltrs›14AUncool4 ltrs›18AUntold6 ltrs›19ADown Under runners4 ltrs›21ACaramel-filled candy4 ltrs›22AWord following bear or honey4 ltrs›
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