“"I give up!"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.UNCLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"I give up!"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 29, 2025, where it runs at 1 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
Jul 29, 2025 grid1DBygone world power, for short4 ltrs›2DPrefix meaning "one-billionth"4 ltrs›3DBulky slip-on4 ltrs›4DItalian film star Sophia5 ltrs›5DMain courses7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 29, 20256AJ.F.K.'s predecessor3 ltrs›9AGolden fruit that started the Trojan War, in myth5 ltrs›14APermanent location?5 ltrs›15ACharged particle3 ltrs›16AStudied, with "over"5 ltrs›17AChuckle + ___ = chortle5 ltrs›18APrior to now3 ltrs›19ASinger Mary J. ___5 ltrs›
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