“Humor without a traditional punch line” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ANTICOMEDY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Humor without a traditional punch line”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 8, 2026, where it runs at 11 Down and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 8, 2026 grid8AUnruffled6 ltrs›16AChichi6 ltrs›18AFrench exit6 ltrs›22AFlubs5 ltrs›25ACoolers, for short3 ltrs›29ATouchy topic8 ltrs›34A"Bad hair day" hair3 ltrs›38APrepares for company, maybe7 ltrs›43APlumbing and welding, e.g.6 ltrs›47ADate unlikely to be on a calendar5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 8, 20261ACriticizes, in modern lingo7 ltrs›14A"Not to worry ..."8 ltrs›17AOne away from one's duties?8 ltrs›19AHollywood is on it: Abbr.3 ltrs›20ASecures, in a way5 ltrs›23ACreate a crispy crust for, say7 ltrs›26A"Jeez!"5 ltrs›31AOne of two in Raphael's "Sistine Madonna"6 ltrs›
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