“Help in a pinch?” crossword clue
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••••ABET
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ABET is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Help in a pinch?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 7, 2026, where it runs at 40 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jun 7, 2026 grid39ALong instrumental piece6 ltrs›43ASlugger's tally6 ltrs›48AWith 50- and 54-Across, serious props / Had an evening meal5 ltrs›55AFree of bumps6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jun 7, 20261AStiff5 ltrs›6A___ Waller-Bridge, star and creator of TV's "Fleabag"6 ltrs›12ABall pit?6 ltrs›18ALoves to pieces6 ltrs›20AExcoriates7 ltrs›21ADrink following a shot6 ltrs›22AWith 23- and 24-Across, airport announcement / Requirement to practice, perhaps6 ltrs›23ASee 22-Across7 ltrs›
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