“Obstacles ... or a hint to three squares in this puzzle” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STUMBLINGBLOCKS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Obstacles ... or a hint to three squares in this puzzle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 1, 2026, where it runs at 55 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.
Crossing entries
Oct 1, 2026 grid39DSculptor's tool6 ltrs›41DFrench composer who refused the Legion of Honour in 19205 ltrs›42DSkewered7 ltrs›44DGateway of India locale6 ltrs›45DTough nut to crack6 ltrs›46D"Network" director Sidney5 ltrs›49DHurdle for an aspiring atty.4 ltrs›50DWords of reproach following a betrayal4 ltrs›51DBig blow4 ltrs›52DThings confessed4 ltrs›54DAncient wrap4 ltrs›56D"I don't wanna"3 ltrs›57DIt might be on a lot3 ltrs›58D"___ Possible" (2000s animated series)3 ltrs›59DPerchance3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 1, 20261ASneaker brand whose logo features the "Formstrip"4 ltrs›5A"Thank You for the Music" group4 ltrs›9ASome instructors, for short5 ltrs›14AGator's relative4 ltrs›15A"King of all kings" in the prehistoric world, familiarly4 ltrs›16AFeatures of gathering clouds?5 ltrs›17APatriotic recitation since 189218 ltrs›20AConcoct, with "up"4 ltrs›
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