“Kind of instinct” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MATERNAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Kind of instinct”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 5, 2025, where it runs at 30 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 5, 2025 grid30A"Fun-size"4 ltrs›34AWords of retaliation8 ltrs›39AHotel listing4 ltrs›42ABundle4 ltrs›45AWhere much of "Brokeback Mountain" was filmed7 ltrs›48A"Might as well give it a shot ..."15 ltrs›51AAge at which you just learned something you should have realized before, facetiously13 ltrs›53A1944 Pacific battle site5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 5, 20251AHome to Kotoka International Airport5 ltrs›6AMany a wearer of a long robe called a thawb5 ltrs›11ACan't-miss purchases?13 ltrs›14AWords of caution15 ltrs›16AThreshold3 ltrs›17ATies up7 ltrs›18ACoastal waterway3 ltrs›19AUp5 ltrs›
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