“Local leader is prohibited?” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MAYORMAYNOT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Local leader is prohibited?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 28, 2026, where it runs at 55 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 28, 2026 grid33DThird in order8 ltrs›36DDark and sultry, like a femme fatale's gaze8 ltrs›39DComes on little cat feet7 ltrs›43DComedian Jimmy4 ltrs›44DOpposite of 39-Down6 ltrs›49DWhere to look if you're looking for LUV (i.e., Southwest Airlines)4 ltrs›51DFussbudgety, say4 ltrs›52DMindless repetition4 ltrs›53DAffliction for many first responders, in brief4 ltrs›55D"Spy vs. Spy" magazine3 ltrs›56DWho said "I'm so mean I make medicine sick"3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 28, 20261ASurname of two Indian prime ministers6 ltrs›7AFly-by-night types?4 ltrs›11AGo (for)3 ltrs›14ADrew Carey, Halle Berry or Guy Fieri, originally6 ltrs›15ABaroque instrument4 ltrs›16ALong-handled gardening tool or immoral pleasure seeker, per contestant Ken Jennings on "Jeopardy!" (incorrectly)3 ltrs›17AWalking-around money for Pavarotti?11 ltrs›19AVeto3 ltrs›
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