“"Let me try to explain …"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.THEWAYILOOKATIT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Let me try to explain …"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 5, 2026, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 15 squares. It crosses 15 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jun 5, 2026 grid1DTriage pros4 ltrs›2DDorado fish, informally4 ltrs›3DScrapes (out)4 ltrs›4DJust out3 ltrs›5DAttire that may snap on7 ltrs›6DDoes up, in a way6 ltrs›7DBig do4 ltrs›8DStudio behind "Notorious" and "Nocturne"3 ltrs›9DCame out of bankruptcy, say8 ltrs›10DWhat might give a hand in a casino?11 ltrs›11DOpposed4 ltrs›12DDeity with a temple in Pompeii4 ltrs›13DActor Gilliam of "The Wire"4 ltrs›15DAttitude4 ltrs›16DSome athleisure bottoms6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jun 5, 20261AAdjusts, as text6 ltrs›7A[Get away!]3 ltrs›10ALecture setting4 ltrs›14A"Can anyone explain this?!"15 ltrs›18AGal pal3 ltrs›19AAppeal in defense4 ltrs›20ACoat on a tip?6 ltrs›21ARound striker4 ltrs›
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