“In free fall” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CRATERING is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “In free fall”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 10, 2026, where it runs at 3 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 10, 2026 grid1AArtist whose first two initials stand for "Maurits Cornelis"6 ltrs›15AKind6 ltrs›17ALike Hamlet, Macbeth and King Lear6 ltrs›19APart of a swearing-in ceremony4 ltrs›23AFrito ___ (Tex-Mex dish)3 ltrs›27AIt's a lot for one person to take11 ltrs›30AWas hot (for)8 ltrs›35ANatives call it Muncibeddu, meaning "mountain of mountains"4 ltrs›40AMember of the winning 2025 Super Bowl team5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 10, 20267AGet to know a little better, say8 ltrs›16A"Not today, Satan!"8 ltrs›18APlace where it's a hoot to raise a family?8 ltrs›20APeak overlooking the Grindelwald Valley5 ltrs›22ADo a bad job of helping?4 ltrs›24A"Float like a butterfly" and "sting like a bee"7 ltrs›26AOffice building abbr.3 ltrs›31ALikely gonna5 ltrs›
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