“Intellectual thoroughness” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RIGOR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Intellectual thoroughness”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 6, 2026, where it runs at 30 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 6, 2026 grid3DArchipelago that helped shape Darwin's "On the Origin of Species"9 ltrs›5DNuthatch or nightingale8 ltrs›22DAuto loan figs.4 ltrs›23DCuts open, as an envelope5 ltrs›28DEuropean capital that's home to the Little Mermaid statue10 ltrs›
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Jul 6, 20261ALong, detailed tales5 ltrs›6ABinds together4 ltrs›10ARussia's Peter the Great, e.g.4 ltrs›14AHertz competitor5 ltrs›15AMuppet with a noted feud with a pet rock4 ltrs›16AJane Austen title character4 ltrs›17AEvent that might include juggling, singing and magic tricks10 ltrs›19A___ wave (summer phenomenon)4 ltrs›
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