“Half-___ (desultory)” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••ASSED
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ASSED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Half-___ (desultory)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 7, 2025, where it runs at 66 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
Aug 7, 2025 grid50DFiends of folklore5 ltrs›51DUseless leftovers5 ltrs›52DFur once favored by Russian royalty5 ltrs›56DBaseball Hall-of-Famer Guerrero, to fans4 ltrs›58DOrg. that might sponsor a read-a-thon, in brief3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 7, 20251ASpeeding check4 ltrs›5AVocally5 ltrs›10ASource for some bubbly4 ltrs›14AWhere the Magi journeyed from4 ltrs›15A"Over my dead body!"5 ltrs›16AOne may be in default4 ltrs›17AMixtures in copier cartridges10 ltrs›19ATarget of an exfoliator4 ltrs›
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