“Observation” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••ESPIAL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ESPIAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Observation”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 18, 2026, where it runs at 19 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 18, 2026 grid18ADwindled away10 ltrs›21A🕘⏳⏰15 ltrs›23AGullible one3 ltrs›28ACarnaval city, informally3 ltrs›34ABounty9 ltrs›39A🤙👏👋16 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••ESPIAL6 ltrs
••••••NOTICE6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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