“"Messiah" composer” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HANDEL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Messiah" composer”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 16, 2026, where it runs at 4 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 16, 2026 grid1ASmart4 ltrs›15A"That's a good one!"4 ltrs›18A*Yes — three arduous ones16 ltrs›21AFebruary 14, informally4 ltrs›24ALike novices5 ltrs›29A*Yes — sometimes more than 1,0009 ltrs›
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Jul 16, 20265ASensation5 ltrs›10AAcquisition on the big day5 ltrs›16AGalápagos island that was home to Lonesome George, the last tortoise of his subspecies5 ltrs›17AWho knows what preceded the Big Bang5 ltrs›22AScratch that!4 ltrs›23AEl ___3 ltrs›26ASpoil6 ltrs›28APreceder of how, way or where3 ltrs›
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