“Great number” crossword clue
Answer
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••••SLEW
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SLEW is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Great number”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 1, 2026, where it runs at 57 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 1, 2026 grid39DCaustic solutions4 ltrs›48DArcane technique8 ltrs›49DIron-rich variety of fertile soil8 ltrs›50DExclamations in nurseries3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••SLEW4 ltrs
••••HOST4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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