“Malarkey” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••HOKUM
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HOKUM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Malarkey”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 3, 2025, where it runs at 38 Across 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. This exact clue has run 4 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 3, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 3, 2025 grid12DNorth African egg-and-tomato dish9 ltrs›13DMuseum offering with a headset9 ltrs›14D"I'm responsible for what happened"9 ltrs›25DShowing exasperation, in a way7 ltrs›29DPistol brand5 ltrs›
Every appearance
4 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Mar 31, 2026NYT Crossword52 Down•••••HOKUMMar 27, 2026NYT Crossword21 Across••••BULLFeb 26, 2026NYT Crossword40 Across••••JIVEMay 3, 2025NYT Crossword38 Across•••••HOKUMOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••HOKUM5 ltrs
••••BULL4 ltrs
••••JIVE4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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