“Nut for a squirrel” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••ACORN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ACORN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Nut for a squirrel”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 6, 2025, where it runs at 11 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
Oct 6, 2025 grid10AReckless4 ltrs›16ASound heard in a cave4 ltrs›19AEnter4 ltrs›22AConcur5 ltrs›25AGood-looking companion on the red carpet, say8 ltrs›
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