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“Like the cheese in fondue” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jun 22, 202598 Down6 letters
Answer
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••••••MELTED
6 letters · 98 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MELTED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Like the cheese in fondue”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 22, 2025, where it runs at 98 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 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 June 22, 2025.

Crossing entries

Jun 22, 2025 grid
96ATrojan War king5 ltrs›101AOne ensuring that each family can invite the same number of guests?13 ltrs›112AFebreze competitor5 ltrs›117AParent who foolishly wore stiletto heels to a garden event?12 ltrs›122AGather a bushel or a peck, perhaps5 ltrs›126AHead over heels5 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Apr 18, 2026NYT Crossword10 Down••••••MELTEDJun 22, 2025NYT Crossword98 Down••••••MELTED

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