“Longest number writable in standard Roman numerals” crossword clue
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•••••••••••••••MMMDCCCLXXXVIII
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MMMDCCCLXXXVIII is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Longest number writable in standard Roman numerals”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 17, 2026, where it runs at 8 Down and fills 15 squares. It crosses 15 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 17, 2026 grid1AExpressions of disbelief or exasperation9 ltrs›15AReputable, in a way9 ltrs›17AToo late, say9 ltrs›20AYou might say "Hmm" when something is this3 ltrs›23ATchotchke10 ltrs›25AProtection from drops8 ltrs›30ADemure3 ltrs›33AFamous monogram found backward in the alphabet3 ltrs›36AOne of five in a typical big band3 ltrs›39AArtificially unsophisticated8 ltrs›41AUnits for a high-resolution camera10 ltrs›47ASubject to careful appraisal3 ltrs›50AOnes running along a road9 ltrs›53AWhere someone's height may be stretched?9 ltrs›55AWhat antiperspirants can prevent9 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 17, 202610AWhat "margarita" means in Spanish5 ltrs›16AWhat Anora and Vanya do in 2024's "Anora"5 ltrs›18AAdvocate for the political mobilization of the proletariat5 ltrs›19APeople often manage with them, in brief4 ltrs›21AToppings blended with ice cream6 ltrs›22AAnti-troll measure3 ltrs›26AWith 27-Down, fateful time for a sorority pledge3 ltrs›28ACity in Illinois's "Little Egypt" region5 ltrs›
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