“Old dagger carried by Scottish Highlanders” crossword clue
Answer
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••••DIRK
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DIRK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Old dagger carried by Scottish Highlanders”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 25, 2025, where it runs at 31 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 25, 2025 grid11DVodka-and-pineapple juice cocktail popularized on "Sex and the City"8 ltrs›15DSews up7 ltrs›19DUber-enthusiasts5 ltrs›31DBallon ___ (soccer star's award)3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 25, 20251AResponse to discovering the theme of a crossword3 ltrs›4ADashing through the ___ ...4 ltrs›8AFoam on a seashore4 ltrs›12AOne who runs, informally3 ltrs›13APossible base for a Caesar salad4 ltrs›14AOf help5 ltrs›16ADawdle8 ltrs›18ASome anxious behavior on one's feet6 ltrs›
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