“It has its x's and y's” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ALGEBRA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “It has its x's and y's”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 18, 2026, where it runs at 50 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 18, 2026 grid39DMorning condensation8 ltrs›42DChannel that rebranded with "NOW" in its name in 20255 ltrs›47DPart of a pantheon5 ltrs›50D"Famous" cookie baker4 ltrs›51DAnti-friction fluid4 ltrs›52DHigh-end private jet, familiarly4 ltrs›53DHairstyle associated with Jimi Hendrix and Angela Davis4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 18, 20261AAssistance4 ltrs›5ADickens villain ___ Heep5 ltrs›10ABears' lairs4 ltrs›14APlant with many topical uses4 ltrs›15ADownright unpleasant5 ltrs›16AMeaning of "vidi," in Caesar's boast4 ltrs›17AClassic Beethoven piano piece15 ltrs›20AFed. agency overseeing the stock market3 ltrs›
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