“Have a standout performance” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SHINE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Have a standout performance”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 20, 2025, where it runs at 45 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
Sep 20, 2025 grid21DB to C, but not A to B8 ltrs›24DBig mess8 ltrs›38DSelf-effacing personality trait7 ltrs›39DPhenomenon brought about by seasonal wind shifts7 ltrs›42DDemand upon reaching an "enemy border"6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 20, 20251A"Hell no!"9 ltrs›10AGroup that believes in Gelassenheit (submission to God's will)5 ltrs›15ANew customs might incite them9 ltrs›16AVerso's counterpart5 ltrs›17ASpare no indulgence9 ltrs›18APrime5 ltrs›19AFree of typos, say5 ltrs›20AHill folk, informally4 ltrs›
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