“Less candid, perhaps” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••SLYER
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SLYER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Less candid, perhaps”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 27, 2026, where it runs at 68 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
Aug 27, 2026 grid29DBear of children's rhyme10 ltrs›44DCompletely missed shot7 ltrs›52DInsects responsible for virtually all fig pollination5 ltrs›57D"The devourer of all things," per Ovid4 ltrs›58DPerpetually4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 27, 20261AOpen with one's teeth?5 ltrs›6ANetwork that launched in 1994 with the film "Scent of a Woman"5 ltrs›11ABed threads3 ltrs›14APre-Inca civilization known for its underground aqueducts and geoglyphs5 ltrs›15ANovember birthstone5 ltrs›16ACNBC subj.3 ltrs›17ACurrently being tried5 ltrs›18AApt synonym for "wake-up call"9 ltrs›
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