“Go-getter's opposite” crossword clue
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••••••••DEADBEAT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DEADBEAT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Go-getter's opposite”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 31, 2026, where it runs at 60 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 31, 2026 grid35DWhere Cary Grant orders a Gibson in a classic scene from "North by Northwest"6 ltrs›37DMagnetic unit named for an inventor5 ltrs›38DProductive … or a punny description of the feat performed by 116-Across?8 ltrs›42DMany a liquor license applicant9 ltrs›46DGooey chocolate dessert6 ltrs›47DDiscover7 ltrs›54DSmall flycatchers named for their call, not their size6 ltrs›61DDr. ___3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 31, 20261ASacsayhuamán fortress builders5 ltrs›6ALiterary forerunner of Captain Hook4 ltrs›10AMany an Alpha Beta in "Revenge of the Nerds"4 ltrs›14AHelp-wanted letters3 ltrs›17AFermented vegan protein6 ltrs›19AWrestler/actor John4 ltrs›20ACoin with 12 stars around the border4 ltrs›21AAlign4 ltrs›
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