“Get to the point?” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••TAPER
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TAPER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Get to the point?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 17, 2026, where it runs at 18 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 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 grid5DEnd of a gay pride slogan11 ltrs›6D"Bad news aside ..."15 ltrs›7DCatchy tune3 ltrs›8DMaker of the iconic Billy bookcase4 ltrs›9DWhat's going around?5 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›19AHalf a chocolate bar3 ltrs›
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