“Futuristic sci-fi classic with tales set in 2021 and 2029” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IROBOT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Futuristic sci-fi classic with tales set in 2021 and 2029”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 20, 2025, where it runs at 37 Down 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
Dec 20, 2025 grid36ADunderheaded5 ltrs›43AFoe of the Iroquois during the Beaver Wars4 ltrs›45A[womp, womp]11 ltrs›49ADelicatessen offering6 ltrs›51AWhere to follow local customs, it's said6 ltrs›53ABeach shade6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 20, 20251ASampras rival during the 1990s6 ltrs›7AGet on board6 ltrs›13ALet off steam, perhaps6 ltrs›14APerry Como or Bing Crosby7 ltrs›15AFrustrated and making poor decisions, informally6 ltrs›16A#1 on Wired magazine's list of the 10 most influential video games of the 2010s8 ltrs›17A"Aren't we all hoity-toity?!"11 ltrs›19AGenerate clippings, say3 ltrs›
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