“Mad scientist's creation” crossword clue
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•••••••••••••••DOOMSDAYMACHINE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DOOMSDAYMACHINE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Mad scientist's creation”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 16, 2025, where it runs at 36 Across 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
May 16, 2025 grid9DAid for a hypnotist8 ltrs›12DAnnouncer's call before a potential buzzer beater9 ltrs›13DUnsigned athlete9 ltrs›24D___ vu4 ltrs›26D"Check it out!"5 ltrs›27DSoy : Spanish :: ___ : English:3 ltrs›28DActress Thompson of "Selma"5 ltrs›30DIndications of passing time5 ltrs›31DOne whose voice is a muted trombone in "Peanuts"5 ltrs›32DTough draw9 ltrs›33DIt crawls around the web9 ltrs›34D"Just so u know ..."3 ltrs›37DEarth4 ltrs›38DRadioactive element whose name is derived from the Greek for "unstable"8 ltrs›39DSuccess in a game of Battleship3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 16, 20251AOne shooting for the stars?9 ltrs›10ACarnival treat5 ltrs›15AOne-stop shopping spot9 ltrs›16AAncient Greek marketplace5 ltrs›17A"Words fail me ..."9 ltrs›18A___ Walcott, 1992 Literature Nobelist from St. Lucia5 ltrs›19AThe "1" of 3-1-4, say4 ltrs›20AStave (off)4 ltrs›
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