“Junk food that, ironically, has an exercise in its name” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CHEESECURLS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Junk food that, ironically, has an exercise in its name”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 28, 2025, where it runs at 6 Down 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
Nov 28, 2025 grid5AHustle4 ltrs›14ADrive around the office?9 ltrs›17ABahamians and Bahrainis9 ltrs›20ADead ends?4 ltrs›22APiano études, essentially7 ltrs›27ATrusty12 ltrs›29AAlternative to a fingerprint, maybe8 ltrs›32AThe Jazz, on sports tickers3 ltrs›35AJazz pianist with a memorable recording of "Tea for Two"8 ltrs›37APlant eater?12 ltrs›39AWhat the British call people who make crosswords7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Nov 28, 20251APension alternatives, for short4 ltrs›9A"Odds are …"5 ltrs›16AActress Watts of "Mulholland Drive"5 ltrs›18ASpeedboat's speed5 ltrs›19AFake account3 ltrs›21AJames in the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame4 ltrs›24ANot above7 ltrs›30AGolfer McIlroy, the first European male to achieve a career Grand Slam4 ltrs›
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