“Letter opener” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DEARSIR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Letter opener”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 20, 2025, where it runs at 18 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 20, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jul 20, 2025 grid16AScoundrel3 ltrs›21A"Wait for it ... finished!"7 ltrs›25APhilanthropist ___ French Gates7 ltrs›27ATipping point?12 ltrs›33AScottish regional accents5 ltrs›43A"Absolutamente!"4 ltrs›49AAirport sign carrier6 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 12, 2025NYT Crossword48 Across••••••••••••••TOWHOMITMAYCRNJul 20, 2025NYT Crossword18 Down•••••••DEARSIROther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••••DEARSIR7 ltrs
••••••••••••••TOWHOMITMAYCRN14 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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