“Noted N.S.A. whistle-blower” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SNOWDEN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Noted N.S.A. whistle-blower”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 10, 2025, where it runs at 17 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 10, 2025 grid16ABasis for a write-off, perhaps8 ltrs›21A… something big and rocky with a Space Force base in it16 ltrs›24ANew York City's ___ Place5 ltrs›27ABe possessive?3 ltrs›30ATeeming8 ltrs›38AMusic genre associated with the tellum, or reverse mullet3 ltrs›46A… something round and metallic with kanji written on it11 ltrs›
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Aug 10, 20251AHelpful site for a D.I.Y.'er4 ltrs›5AThurman of film3 ltrs›8ANeed for a transfer of power?4 ltrs›12AMake easier to swallow4 ltrs›18AMann who wrote songs for 1999's "Magnolia"5 ltrs›19AFirst name in country6 ltrs›23A"So weird …"6 ltrs›25ANorse mythology's equivalent of Olympus6 ltrs›
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