“Hole for threading a lace” crossword clue
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••••••EYELET
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EYELET is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hole for threading a lace”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 23, 2026, where it runs at 20 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 23, 2026 grid4DLast multiple-choice option, often5 ltrs›5DRude goodbye to an enemy11 ltrs›6DSoldier who has failed to report4 ltrs›7DMilitary cap5 ltrs›8DOne of the three dimensions5 ltrs›18DNot as much4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 23, 20261ABuffoons5 ltrs›6APaula of "American Idol"5 ltrs›11AFinal use for an old T-shirt3 ltrs›14AEnraged5 ltrs›15AWhat "my guitar gently" does, in a classic George Harrison song5 ltrs›16AMesozoic or Paleozoic3 ltrs›17AHome for a single guy11 ltrs›19AAnimation sheet3 ltrs›
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