“Momentary slip” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••LAPSE
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 “Momentary slip”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 9, 2025, where it runs at 29 Down 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on June 9, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jun 9, 2025 grid26AEaster or Passover, but not Christmas12 ltrs›35ATrumpet blast5 ltrs›39A"Uh-huh!"3 ltrs›43AValentine bouquet5 ltrs›46ABeermaker's supply12 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 16, 2026NYT Crossword3 Down•••••LAPSEJun 9, 2025NYT Crossword29 Down•••••LAPSEBack to the full Jun 9, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.