“List shortener” crossword clue
Answer
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••••ETAL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ETAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “List shortener”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 7, 2025, where it runs at 14 Across 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 7, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jan 7, 2025 gridEvery appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jan 18, 2026NYT Crossword29 Down•••ETCJan 7, 2025NYT Crossword14 Across••••ETALOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••ETAL4 ltrs
•••ETC3 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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