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“Hockey feints” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Dec 16, 202520 Across5 letters
Answer
D
E
K
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•••••DEKES
5 letters · 20 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DEKES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hockey feints”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 16, 2025, where it runs at 20 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on December 16, 2025.

Crossing entries

Dec 16, 2025 grid
1DGenesis or Yes4 ltrs›2DMany a character in "The Grapes of Wrath"4 ltrs›3DBarnyard sound4 ltrs›4DPrepare to be knighted5 ltrs›21DYou might heave a big one4 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 20, 2026NYT Crossword68 Across•••••DEKESDec 16, 2025NYT Crossword20 Across•••••DEKES

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