“Lead-in to "poor Yorick!"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ALAS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Lead-in to "poor Yorick!"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 12, 2026, where it runs at 3 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 12, 2026 grid1AAppropriate answer for 1-Across5 ltrs›14AFuel-bearing ship5 ltrs›17AListing at an ice cream shop in Ipswich15 ltrs›20ALou Gehrig's disease, in brief3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 12, 20266AHave the sense of4 ltrs›10AFemales shepherded by shepherds4 ltrs›15ALeer at4 ltrs›16AOne piece of a three-piece suit4 ltrs›21A"___ Robinson" (Simon & Garfunkel song)3 ltrs›22AHappen afterward5 ltrs›23ASome limb-moving muscles9 ltrs›27AKids' items at a day care in Derby14 ltrs›
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