“Mechanism for local funding” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LANDTAX is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Mechanism for local funding”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 17, 2026, where it runs at 13 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 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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