“Not following a straight path” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Oct 24, 202616 Down9 letters
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•••••••••NONLINEAR
9 letters · 16 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NONLINEAR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Not following a straight path”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 24, 2026, where it runs at 16 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 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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