“Neighbor of Ricky and Lucy, on 1950s TV” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ETHEL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Neighbor of Ricky and Lucy, on 1950s TV”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 21, 2026, where it runs at 52 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.
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