“Independence Day banger” crossword clue
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•••••••••••FIRECRACKER
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FIRECRACKER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Independence Day banger”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 11, 2025, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 11, 2025 grid1DVessels that may be propelled with poles5 ltrs›2D"Complete ___ Guides" (how-to series)6 ltrs›3D"Unless something changes …"6 ltrs›4DTypical hotel or library amenity8 ltrs›5DOne of 60 in a min.3 ltrs›6DState with certainty7 ltrs›7DReindeer relative3 ltrs›8DWNW's opposite3 ltrs›9DGracias : Spanish :: ___ : French5 ltrs›14D"Shucks!"4 ltrs›18D43,560 square feet4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 11, 20251AImprovises during a gig5 ltrs›6AConsider4 ltrs›10AWorkers alongside R.N.s3 ltrs›13ALoved to bits6 ltrs›15A"You are something ___!"4 ltrs›16A"Yipes!"3 ltrs›19ATuna type in a poke bowl3 ltrs›20AApt anagram of NOTE4 ltrs›
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