“In 1943, James Wright at General Electric was attempting to develop synthetic rubber for the war effort ...” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SILLYPUTTY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “In 1943, James Wright at General Electric was attempting to develop synthetic rubber for the war effort ...”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 11, 2026, where it runs at 44 Across 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.
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