“Letter-shaped fastener” crossword clue
Answer
U
B
O
L
T
•••••UBOLT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.UBOLT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Letter-shaped fastener”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 13, 2025, where it runs at 49 Down 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 13, 2025 grid48ANewbery Medal-winning 1989 novel for children by Lois Lowry14 ltrs›53AStandard option in a popular rideshare app5 ltrs›55ACovid-19, in slang4 ltrs›61AType of word banned in North American competitive Scrabble in 20204 ltrs›64AOnline crafts shop4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 13, 20251A___ Bradham, inventor of Pepsi5 ltrs›6ASkewer4 ltrs›10ACook in hot water4 ltrs›14AFrank account?5 ltrs›15AFather's sister4 ltrs›16A"Casablanca" heroine4 ltrs›17AAcclaimed 2004 science fiction work by David Mitchell made into a 2012 film10 ltrs›19AExcess4 ltrs›
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