“Logical inconsistency in a story” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PLOTHOLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Logical inconsistency in a story”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 5, 2025, where it runs at 54 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 5, 2025 grid7DParagon15 ltrs›34DYoung 31-Down9 ltrs›44DObama family member with credits as a TV writer5 ltrs›46DNoted ring bearer5 ltrs›47DSlugger Scott with eight Gold Gloves5 ltrs›48DHas an unsettled Venmo request, say4 ltrs›51DMonks' honorifics4 ltrs›55DBit of concert merch3 ltrs›
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Sep 5, 20251AOne who tries to make a good impression7 ltrs›8AGo with6 ltrs›14AIt has its X's and O's8 ltrs›15AManscapes, perhaps6 ltrs›16AMoney wasted on poor decision-making, jocularly8 ltrs›17ADestroyed emotionally6 ltrs›18AGreg ___, author of the 1994 science fiction novel "Permutation City"4 ltrs›19AOnes who might be looking toward careers at museums9 ltrs›
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