“Guard for some time?” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RENTACOP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Guard for some time?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 14, 2026, where it runs at 22 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
Aug 14, 2026 grid7DWords of comfort5 ltrs›8DNot being real about6 ltrs›9DHoney is high in this8 ltrs›22DPerson that's best left alone7 ltrs›23DWong of Netflix's "Beef"3 ltrs›24DShoot the breeze11 ltrs›25DPhilosophy of "Keep things simple," in a sense11 ltrs›26D"How do ___ grow? They grow out of your life": Robert Penn Warren5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 14, 20261A___ Plateau, home to the tomb of King Khufu4 ltrs›5ADiscovers9 ltrs›14A"There's my cue"4 ltrs›15A"Dios mío!"9 ltrs›16ASuperbright4 ltrs›17ACouple's last coupling, perhaps10 ltrs›18AMounted warrior skilled in martial arts7 ltrs›20ARetired pro wrestler Flair3 ltrs›
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