“Most pucker-inducing” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TARTEST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Most pucker-inducing”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 7, 2025, where it runs at 12 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
Aug 7, 2025 grid10ASource for some bubbly4 ltrs›16AOne may be in default4 ltrs›19ATarget of an exfoliator4 ltrs›21ADrink made with an artisanal flourish, maybe5 ltrs›25AChatted online, in brief9 ltrs›29ASporting great who said "Tennis uses the language of life"6 ltrs›35AStat used to calculate a QB's passer rating3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 7, 20251ASpeeding check4 ltrs›5AVocally5 ltrs›14AWhere the Magi journeyed from4 ltrs›15A"Over my dead body!"5 ltrs›17AMixtures in copier cartridges10 ltrs›20ABirthplace of Madeleine Albright and Vaclav Havel6 ltrs›22ABegins dealing with5 ltrs›27ARisk-___6 ltrs›
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