“Lacking sense” crossword clue
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•••••INANE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.INANE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Lacking sense”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 26, 2026, where it runs at 20 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 26, 2026 grid12DWord before service or sync3 ltrs›13DDuty4 ltrs›14DWhat this puzzle's subject uses to travel to a new location8 ltrs›15DLike many primary bathrooms7 ltrs›16DLike teams in March Madness6 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••INANE5 ltrs
•••••SILLY5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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