“Happy chance, as illustrated by the four invention stories at 17-, 24-, 36- and 44-Across” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SERENDIPITY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Happy chance, as illustrated by the four invention stories at 17-, 24-, 36- and 44-Across”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 11, 2026, where it runs at 56 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 11, 2026 grid35DClue examiner9 ltrs›43DPolar explorer Richard4 ltrs›47DGeneral Assembly participant, for short5 ltrs›48DMany first-time smartphone owners5 ltrs›49DJessica who won an Oscar for "Driving Miss Daisy"5 ltrs›53DIreland, to the Irish4 ltrs›54DHightailed it4 ltrs›56DExam for college applicants3 ltrs›57DAngsty3 ltrs›58DLarge cask3 ltrs›59D"For sure!"3 ltrs›
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Mar 11, 20261AClause separator5 ltrs›6AChannel showing committee hearings5 ltrs›11ARequest3 ltrs›14AWinning, for the moment5 ltrs›15A"Don Giovanni" genre5 ltrs›16AContainer for sardines3 ltrs›17AIn 1968, Spencer Silver at 3M Corporation was attempting to develop a superstrong adhesive ...11 ltrs›19AMusician Yoko3 ltrs›
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