“French bun” crossword clue
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•••••••CHIGNON
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CHIGNON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “French bun”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 31, 2026, where it runs at 35 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
Jan 31, 2026 grid33AEvil spirits6 ltrs›40A"Silly me!"3 ltrs›44AMenu bar option4 ltrs›48AProtection, as from an organization5 ltrs›52ASouthern California site whose 1909 opening was accompanied by a visit from the U.S.S. Albany15 ltrs›55AAttraction at the 52-Across13 ltrs›56AOld man?11 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 31, 20261AGrappling is used in this11 ltrs›12AOnes who handle minor health problems?13 ltrs›14ADessert introduced to the U.S. in the 1780s, after Thomas Jefferson discovered it in France15 ltrs›16ALike someone in pointe shoes, maybe5 ltrs›17A___-di-dah3 ltrs›18ASay "hey," slangily5 ltrs›19AThey're at the tops of some ladders, informally4 ltrs›20AOffering that's fresh off the press?5 ltrs›
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