“Idea for a pair of trick-or-treaters” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.COUPLESCOSTUME is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Idea for a pair of trick-or-treaters”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 12, 2025, where it runs at 25 Across and fills 14 squares. It crosses 14 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 12, 2025 grid5DChaotic state7 ltrs›6DArea bereft of grocery stores10 ltrs›9DMedieval weapons traditionally made with yew8 ltrs›10DLike one's most natural emotions6 ltrs›11DCheck-in line?10 ltrs›12DBets from the experts10 ltrs›15DPianist's flourish5 ltrs›22DCertain winter accouterments4 ltrs›24DSuffix with heir3 ltrs›25DSomeone with a devoted following10 ltrs›26DClassroom delivery, perhaps10 ltrs›27DCartoondom's "Princess of Power"5 ltrs›28DReptile known for its distinct color bands10 ltrs›29DDays of anticipation4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 12, 20251AShake off5 ltrs›6ACollapse4 ltrs›10AAilment the morning after a loud concert, maybe4 ltrs›14ALargest U.S. city with a majority-Hispanic population10 ltrs›16ABTS ___ (K-pop group's fan base)4 ltrs›17AReceiving a certain hormone treatment10 ltrs›18ASport4 ltrs›19AHem, but not haw?3 ltrs›
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