“Fuddy-duddies” crossword clue
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••••••PRUDES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PRUDES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fuddy-duddies”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 16, 2025, where it runs at 31 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 16, 2025 grid10D*Chance to meet one-on-one with a professor8 ltrs›11D"Copy me"7 ltrs›22DSteady humming sounds6 ltrs›27DSpanish 101 verb3 ltrs›28DWhom you might greet with open arms, for short?3 ltrs›31DPrefix with botanist5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 16, 20251A"___ Talkin' ’bout Love" (Van Halen song)4 ltrs›5A*Treat with kindness5 ltrs›10ANoted works of the Roman poet Horace4 ltrs›14ABrute4 ltrs›15AStatuette modeled after a knight holding a crusader’s sword5 ltrs›16AFeeling associated with skipping a party, perhaps4 ltrs›17AUnchangeable10 ltrs›19AHorned creature in "Pan's Labyrinth"4 ltrs›
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