“Messing around, as with an instrument or ideas” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NOODLING is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Messing around, as with an instrument or ideas”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 17, 2025, where it runs at 37 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 17, 2025 grid36A1981 hit by Queen and David Bowie13 ltrs›40A“Check your ___ at the door” (sign for musical artists entering to record “We Are the World”)4 ltrs›43ADay-___ paint3 ltrs›50AChild's urging to a horse7 ltrs›55ADanish film director ___ von Trier4 ltrs›58AMenzel who has played a green witch and an ice princess5 ltrs›61ACowboy's workplace5 ltrs›64AParts of a jigsaw puzzle that many people work on first5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 17, 20251A"Live ___" (Taco Bell slogan)3 ltrs›4AWhere you might "take a number"4 ltrs›8ATie named for a British horse racing venue5 ltrs›13AValuable metals4 ltrs›15ALevel4 ltrs›16A___ masala (spicy Indian chickpea dish)5 ltrs›17AMemento-filled craft project9 ltrs›19AStaffs5 ltrs›
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