“Gets into a tight spot” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SHOEHORNS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Gets into a tight spot”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 27, 2025, where it runs at 21 Across 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
Dec 27, 2025 grid6DPhrase on some seasoning labels5 ltrs›7D"That's what I said!"15 ltrs›8DLhasa ___4 ltrs›9DWilma Flintstone and Jane Jetson, for two8 ltrs›10D___ Brown, host on the Food Network5 ltrs›11D2021 science fiction novel by Nnedi Okorafor4 ltrs›12D"Whatcha ___?"4 ltrs›13DMakes a choice4 ltrs›16DJohn with some ground-breaking inventions5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 27, 20251AOrg. that organizes rec leagues4 ltrs›5A___ Seton, author of "Foxfire" and "Katherine"4 ltrs›9AInterloper whom no one seems to know, informally5 ltrs›14AAudio sensors4 ltrs›15ARing on a coaster?10 ltrs›17AIt offers a narrow point of view4 ltrs›18A"At this point, that's no surprise"10 ltrs›19APrice-ending digits, often5 ltrs›
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