“Hot potato or cold fish, e.g.” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IDIOM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hot potato or cold fish, e.g.”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 14, 2026, where it runs at 18 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.
Crossing entries
Nov 14, 2026 grid9DBunch of dubious characters?14 ltrs›10D1988 comedy with Arnold Schwarzenegger as Ivan Danko7 ltrs›11DCreature features?10 ltrs›12DConfection named for Yankee legend Phil Rizzuto10 ltrs›13DFinishes a shift?4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Nov 14, 20261ALeaves with a pungent taste in one's mouth?4 ltrs›5AArtist's pad, perhaps4 ltrs›9A___ pad5 ltrs›14ACountry that celebrates Stork Day on March 25 to honor the return of its national bird9 ltrs›16AIt follows that5 ltrs›17AOrchestrator's work9 ltrs›19AS-shaped hanger8 ltrs›20ASaps6 ltrs›
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