“Mental slip-up” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LAPSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Mental slip-up”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 17, 2025, where it runs at 21 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.
Crossing entries
Nov 17, 2025 grid6DRegion4 ltrs›7DIntel product4 ltrs›8DMakes unfair, in a way4 ltrs›9DReceives from a will8 ltrs›18D___ Woods, "Legally Blonde" protagonist4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Nov 17, 20251AVegas attraction, with "the"5 ltrs›6ABitter-smelling5 ltrs›11ACell signal unit3 ltrs›14APleasant smell5 ltrs›15AHeavyweight African animal, informally5 ltrs›16AApplication3 ltrs›17ACircle, cone, cube, cylinder, heart, pentagon, star, triangle11 ltrs›19ASo-so, in modern slang3 ltrs›
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