“Monklike, in a way” crossword clue
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•••••••ASCETIC
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ASCETIC is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Monklike, in a way”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 23, 2026, where it runs at 45 Across 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
Aug 23, 2026 grid8DMuch of Diego Rivera's work7 ltrs›25DPerspective7 ltrs›26DDemonstrate frugality, in a way10 ltrs›34DTolkien monster3 ltrs›39DDate night bookings7 ltrs›46DBird with an S-shaped neck5 ltrs›47DPlace for pliers8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 23, 20261A"Awesome!"3 ltrs›4AMany profs4 ltrs›8AWhat a crush might make you do5 ltrs›13APredator with dermal denticles5 ltrs›18ASilent film actor Jannings4 ltrs›20AReclined4 ltrs›21AMore intense, as an emotion5 ltrs›22AEarly stage of a drug trial6 ltrs›
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