“Frantic scrambles” crossword clue
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•••••••••MADDASHES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MADDASHES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Frantic scrambles”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 16, 2026, where it runs at 10 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 16, 2026 grid9A"___ to that!"4 ltrs›15AImprovise, in jazz4 ltrs›18AStench4 ltrs›19ALongtime comic strip set in a medieval kingdom13 ltrs›24AReally, really cool6 ltrs›30A___-Hulk3 ltrs›35AStylish4 ltrs›38APossible cybercrime, informally7 ltrs›43ACorrosion signs5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 16, 20261ANecklace fastener5 ltrs›6APhysique, slangily3 ltrs›13ATextile city NNE of Paris5 ltrs›14ANew wave band with the hit "Whip It"4 ltrs›16AStared rudely5 ltrs›17ALate-night kitchen visit, e.g.4 ltrs›22AHome for pigs3 ltrs›23ATeen wearing heavy eyeliner, maybe4 ltrs›
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