“Like the layout of the central 13 black squares in this puzzle” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DOTTED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Like the layout of the central 13 black squares in this puzzle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 7, 2026, where it runs at 53 Across 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.