“Observance celebrating a decision actually made on July 2 — the date when John Adams predicted it would be celebrated” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.INDEPENDENCEDAY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Observance celebrating a decision actually made on July 2 — the date when John Adams predicted it would be celebrated”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 24, 2025, where it runs at 44 Across and fills 15 squares. It crosses 15 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.