“Milky and iridescent” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OPALINE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Milky and iridescent”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 23, 2026, where it runs at 21 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
May 23, 2026 grid20AOld auto company based in Lansing, Mich.3 ltrs›24ADaytime regulars9 ltrs›27AOld black-and-white police autos, to Brits9 ltrs›29AWalk on water?9 ltrs›30ATop that screams "Look at me!"9 ltrs›31AClay-and-calcium-carbonate mix used in cement making9 ltrs›35AChess puzzle challenge, maybe9 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 23, 20261AThey might be settled atop stools7 ltrs›8AShell, say5 ltrs›13APlaces to put fliers8 ltrs›15ASurgical specialty, informally5 ltrs›16AA boxer's might knock you out9 ltrs›18ASubstitute for "etc."5 ltrs›19ABegrudges6 ltrs›22AJazz drummer DeRosa4 ltrs›
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