“Headwear usually worn metaphorically” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.THINKINGCAP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Headwear usually worn metaphorically”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 29, 2025, where it runs at 28 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
Sep 29, 2025 grid5DMakeup set containing shadow and mascara6 ltrs›8DRun out of clothes?6 ltrs›9D"Twilight" and "The Hunger Games" genre7 ltrs›21DAmazon speaker4 ltrs›22DCopenhageners, e.g.5 ltrs›29DPopular business magazine3 ltrs›30DTennis star Djokovic5 ltrs›31D4.0s are excellent ones4 ltrs›32DStringed instrument that's often as tall as its seated musician5 ltrs›33DMan of morals5 ltrs›34DExams for H.S. sophs. and jrs.5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 29, 20251ADivision of a bowling game5 ltrs›6ARoomba target4 ltrs›10ASee 70-Across4 ltrs›14ATouch-and-go5 ltrs›15AOpening stake4 ltrs›16AAwestruck4 ltrs›17AWords of empathy5 ltrs›18ABog down4 ltrs›
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