“McIntosh (or Macintosh) component” crossword clue
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••••CORE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CORE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “McIntosh (or Macintosh) component”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 20, 2026, where it runs at 56 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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