“News hound?” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TOPICALDOG is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “News hound?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 1, 2026, where it runs at 37 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 1, 2026 grid14DHome of the Preakness Stakes7 ltrs›17DLike Frisbees and some salads6 ltrs›18DNot stereo6 ltrs›19DHard-boiled Chinese snack6 ltrs›28DBowler's edge4 ltrs›32DCake not to be eaten4 ltrs›33DFrench for "after"5 ltrs›37DHammer wielder4 ltrs›38DFurthermore3 ltrs›39DCaustic solutions4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 1, 20261AMeter in a video game showing a character's health7 ltrs›8ARelative of a gazelle6 ltrs›14AOffice square6 ltrs›20AFood additive named one of Time's 50 Worst Inventions7 ltrs›21AKeep cruising, say6 ltrs›22AOn which Apple Pay can be used6 ltrs›23ACanio in "Pagliacci," e.g.?14 ltrs›25ANoxious atmosphere6 ltrs›
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