“Not taut” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LOOSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Not taut”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 19, 2026, where it runs at 40 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.
Crossing entries
Aug 19, 2026 grid38AUnofficial vote9 ltrs›45ACats and dogs, for example5 ltrs›51AExcludes5 ltrs›54AImmature high score initials on an arcade game3 ltrs›57AHides one's central point, in a way ... with a doubly homophonic hint to 20-, 30-, 38- and 48-Across13 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 19, 20261ASahara-esque4 ltrs›5AExams for high school jrs.5 ltrs›10APrivate sleeping accommodations?4 ltrs›14A"Didn't you get the ___?"4 ltrs›15AWipe from one's memory, so to speak5 ltrs›16ASection in a textbook4 ltrs›17A"___ She Lovely" (Stevie Wonder hit)4 ltrs›18ADeceptive move in fencing5 ltrs›
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