“Loosens, as a shoe” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.UNLACES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Loosens, as a shoe”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 25, 2025, where it runs at 10 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 25, 2025 grid9AGoes past 21 in blackjack5 ltrs›16AHow ballerinas perform5 ltrs›19ASquandered, as a big lead5 ltrs›22ASpooks6 ltrs›24APlayer protecting a QB's blind side, often10 ltrs›28ADespise4 ltrs›33AGovt.-issued identifiers4 ltrs›
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