“Georgia hometown of R.E.M. and the B-52s” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ATHENS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Georgia hometown of R.E.M. and the B-52s”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 17, 2026, where it runs at 22 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
Apr 17, 2026 grid8DMaker of the iconic Billy bookcase4 ltrs›9DWhat's going around?5 ltrs›10DGets the memo10 ltrs›11D2000 song for Aaron Carter about seeking someone "tough but sweet"10 ltrs›12DSafety devices for trapeze artists4 ltrs›23DOld-school dance3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Apr 17, 20261A12-12, say4 ltrs›5AMake an all-out effort5 ltrs›10A50, on a table3 ltrs›13ASea creature known to mourn its dead4 ltrs›14ALong-stemmed mushroom5 ltrs›15AWow3 ltrs›16AMedicare subsection covering ambulance services5 ltrs›18AGet to the point?5 ltrs›
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