“Hides one's central point, in a way ... with a doubly homophonic hint to 20-, 30-, 38- and 48-Across” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BURIESTHELEDE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hides one's central point, in a way ... with a doubly homophonic hint to 20-, 30-, 38- and 48-Across”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 19, 2026, where it runs at 57 Across and fills 13 squares. It crosses 13 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 19, 2026 grid29DSituations one might no longer put effort into10 ltrs›40DNot taut5 ltrs›43DThe "Beyhive" for Beyoncé, e.g.7 ltrs›46DCountry bordering Chad and Benin7 ltrs›47DLecture attendee7 ltrs›49D___ royale (Champagne cocktail)3 ltrs›50DRat (on)6 ltrs›52DThey can be well-done6 ltrs›55DSee-through5 ltrs›58DPart of the Corn Belt4 ltrs›59DImportant stretches4 ltrs›60DThe word "salary" derives from the Latin for this4 ltrs›61DWhat a shepherd may shepherd4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 19, 20261ASahara-esque4 ltrs›5AExams for high school jrs.5 ltrs›10APrivate sleeping accommodations?4 ltrs›14A"Didn't you get the ___?"4 ltrs›15AWipe from one's memory, so to speak5 ltrs›16ASection in a textbook4 ltrs›17A"___ She Lovely" (Stevie Wonder hit)4 ltrs›18ADeceptive move in fencing5 ltrs›
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