“Like an archer's bowstring before a shot” crossword clue
Answer
T
A
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••••TAUT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TAUT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Like an archer's bowstring before a shot”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 24, 2026, where it runs at 54 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
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