“"It was only a practice round!"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.THATDOESNTCOUNT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"It was only a practice round!"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 25, 2026, where it runs at 8 Down and fills 15 squares. It crosses 15 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 25, 2026 grid1AFashionable spots?9 ltrs›14ADevice used in making snow cones10 ltrs›17AWhat might provide you an opportunity to walk in someone else's shoes?10 ltrs›20AAlternative to caps: Abbr.4 ltrs›23AShared fantasies?4 ltrs›28ALike some high-fiber snacks4 ltrs›34AGrind up, in a way4 ltrs›38A"You and me both"15 ltrs›42AActress Taylor-Joy4 ltrs›45AIt has its time and place: Abbr.4 ltrs›51ALet on a court, say4 ltrs›57ASecond person seen in "Hamlet"4 ltrs›62AKnockout alternative10 ltrs›65A"This has waited long enough, yes?"10 ltrs›67ASome craft outlets9 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 25, 202610AMeeting that's been cut short?4 ltrs›16ALead4 ltrs›18AGroup with the hits "Honey, Honey" and "Money, Money, Money"4 ltrs›19ASomething won by successful Olympians5 ltrs›21AEmmy winner Ann of "The Handmaid's Tale"4 ltrs›22A"Awesome!"3 ltrs›25A"The gloves are off!"6 ltrs›27ALab in one's house, maybe3 ltrs›
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