“How something distinctive appears” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PROMINENTLY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “How something distinctive appears”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 2, 2025, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 2, 2025 grid1DSound from a puppy3 ltrs›2DBalance aid3 ltrs›3DWhat might come after many years?3 ltrs›4DAd ___7 ltrs›5DInterweave7 ltrs›6DScrabble rackful5 ltrs›7DHalf of a noted crime duo5 ltrs›18DNeighborhood in N.Y.C. or L.A.4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 2, 20251A"That so?" or "Uh-huh, that's so"4 ltrs›5AAbbr. that often follows a comma3 ltrs›8AHardly anyone counts on this anymore6 ltrs›14AShakespearean villain4 ltrs›15AZip3 ltrs›16AWine and dine6 ltrs›19AAny member of a band dubbed "The President's Own"6 ltrs›20ALeveled the playing field, say?5 ltrs›
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