“Genre for wannabe sleuths” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TRUECRIME is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Genre for wannabe sleuths”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 3, 2026, where it runs at 34 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
Mar 3, 2026 grid34ATie-dyed bit of attire, often3 ltrs›37A"Before we discuss other matters ..." or a hint to the starts of 18-, 26-, 47- and 60-Across16 ltrs›44ADefeats going away5 ltrs›46ASouthern cornbread4 ltrs›53AKind of oil extracted from hemp, for short3 ltrs›58ABlack bits in cookies and cream4 ltrs›60APresent for an expectant mom or bride-to-be10 ltrs›65APerson with mainstream likes, pejoratively6 ltrs›68ASounds from baby robins6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 3, 20261AGaram ___ (South Asian spice blend)6 ltrs›7AHistoric tree in Boston Common3 ltrs›10AStinging, as an odor5 ltrs›15ANotices6 ltrs›16ANot worth a ___3 ltrs›17AHe-Man's superheroine twin sister5 ltrs›18AIntentionally cause drama10 ltrs›20AClassical Indian stringed instrument5 ltrs›
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