“Long shot practice” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MISSILETEST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Long shot practice”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 7, 2026, where it runs at 7 Down 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
Feb 7, 2026 grid1ABreakfast bar item11 ltrs›12ASummer picnic side dish13 ltrs›14AHomo sapiens, e.g.15 ltrs›17ASinger with the 2016 Grammy-winning soul ballad "Cranes in the Sky"7 ltrs›19AKeep-on-keeping-on quality4 ltrs›23AMisdirect4 ltrs›26ALike hand-to-hand fighting10 ltrs›28AOn the starting line9 ltrs›29AOver/under and point spread10 ltrs›35AFancy-schmancy4 ltrs›38A"OMG"-evoking deed4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 7, 202616ACurio shop treasure6 ltrs›18ALosing propositions?5 ltrs›21ACause for getting stuck4 ltrs›22ANot, colloquially4 ltrs›24AAirbnb inclusion, usually5 ltrs›25ASome control buttons3 ltrs›31ASmall squeeze from a tube3 ltrs›34ADome-shaped Buddhist shrine5 ltrs›
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