“Matches with forensics” crossword clue
Answer
D
E
B
A
T
E
C
O
N
T
E
S
T
S
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DEBATECONTESTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Matches with forensics”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 16, 2026, where it runs at 22 Across and fills 14 squares. It crosses 14 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 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 16, 2026.
Crossing entries
May 16, 2026 grid2DCattle call9 ltrs›3DWent wide or long, as a tennis ball9 ltrs›4D"No closer!"8 ltrs›5DTakes off6 ltrs›6DWind pipe?5 ltrs›8DGetting a break on Broadway?9 ltrs›9DMedleys8 ltrs›10DMarriott property with the slogan "Whatever Whenever"6 ltrs›11DTriumphs smoothly5 ltrs›12D___ Brickowski ("The Lego Movie" protagonist)5 ltrs›13D"What this country ___ …"5 ltrs›16DCertain volleyballer6 ltrs›20DDeck4 ltrs›23DOnce-popular terra-cotta figurine7 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 16, 2026NYT Crossword22 Across••••••••••••••DEBATECONTESTSMay 16, 2026NYT Crossword22 Across••••••••••••••DEBATECONTESTSBack to the full May 16, 2026 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.