“Major drags on a team's progress, metaphorically” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DEADWEIGHTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Major drags on a team's progress, metaphorically”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 30, 2026, where it runs at 24 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
Mar 30, 2026 grid22AOnly U.S. president from Delaware5 ltrs›27ASmelter's material3 ltrs›33AGuy who goes a-courting4 ltrs›38AIllegal distribution of narcotics11 ltrs›42AWhimpers5 ltrs›48ATop placement in a bracket, for a March Madness team7 ltrs›54AOnetime AT&T competitor3 ltrs›59AWhere to pick up luggage at an airport12 ltrs›63ARegrettably unfortunate6 ltrs›68AWord after Irish or jet6 ltrs›71ASize up6 ltrs›
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Mar 30, 20261APrint, Copy, ___, Fax (printer selections)4 ltrs›5AFormer Giants QB Manning3 ltrs›8AElement discovered by Marie and Pierre Curie6 ltrs›14ASparkling wine of Italy, familiarly4 ltrs›15AOdd ___ out (misfit)3 ltrs›16A"In spite of all that …"6 ltrs›17AEndless TikTok scrolling or Tetris playing, e.g.8 ltrs›19ARented6 ltrs›
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