“Gives an illegal assist” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ABETS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Gives an illegal assist”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 12, 2025, where it runs at 59 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
Jan 12, 2025 grid15DBit of embroidery … or what's depicted literally three times in this puzzle11 ltrs›41DShiny festive décor6 ltrs›48DTitle bestowed annually in New Orleans15 ltrs›54DGrandma, endearingly3 ltrs›55DResult of a hit single, maybe3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 12, 20251A"It's fine, I guess"3 ltrs›4ADash follower3 ltrs›7ASource of some insomnia5 ltrs›12AQuick reads on the subway, perhaps3 ltrs›15AFiling pro3 ltrs›18ATreasure-seeking woodcutter of folklore7 ltrs›20AMore in need of a massage5 ltrs›21AGroup that works only for a few seconds at a time7 ltrs›
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