“Like subcompacts vis-à-vis compacts” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SMALLER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Like subcompacts vis-à-vis compacts”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 29, 2026, where it runs at 22 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.
Crossing entries
Sep 29, 2026 grid21AHome of the Buckeyes, for short3 ltrs›25APretty long time, in an idiom9 ltrs›29ACapital of Yemen5 ltrs›33A"I ___ U" (candy heart message)3 ltrs›35AAnother plateful from the buffet, say13 ltrs›41ABoard appointee, for short4 ltrs›47AEuropean viper5 ltrs›
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Sep 29, 20261ABig ones can be difficult to manage4 ltrs›5AUrge4 ltrs›9ABritish John5 ltrs›14ANincompoop4 ltrs›15ASurrounding glow4 ltrs›16AWho "wants to be defeated" in "Beat It"5 ltrs›17AWhere some monster home runs land9 ltrs›19ALanguage of the Vikings5 ltrs›
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