“It may be petrified” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FOSSIL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “It may be petrified”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 16, 2026, where it runs at 41 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 16, 2026 grid4DChants7 ltrs›5DBriefly swam8 ltrs›32DTreasure or desert follower6 ltrs›36DForm of detective fiction4 ltrs›37DChannel for gaming enthusiasts?4 ltrs›41DReason to take a shot3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 16, 20261AWork parodied by Umberto Eco's "Granita"6 ltrs›7ASubject of Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter"3 ltrs›10AOne's opponents4 ltrs›14AUncool4 ltrs›18AUntold6 ltrs›19ADown Under runners4 ltrs›21ACaramel-filled candy4 ltrs›22AWord following bear or honey4 ltrs›
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