“Making a plate appearance” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ATBAT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Making a plate appearance”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 30, 2025, where it runs at 48 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 30, 2025 grid47AOpera excerpt4 ltrs›53AThey're pulled to garner media attention, informally8 ltrs›60ASpend money on "Wheel of Fortune" ... which won't help much for solving 17-, 21-, 36-, 41- and 53-Across!9 ltrs›63AExist3 ltrs›66APerfect score in Olympic diving3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 30, 20251AScoundrels4 ltrs›5APointed end of a pen3 ltrs›8AParts not filled in4 ltrs›12ACookies with their name embossed on them5 ltrs›14APrefix with -metric3 ltrs›15AAttracts5 ltrs›17ASomething to wave with pride?9 ltrs›19ASardinia, e.g., to Sardinians5 ltrs›
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