“On the ___ (free)” crossword clue
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•••••LOOSE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LOOSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “On the ___ (free)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 12, 2026, where it runs at 22 Across 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
Sep 12, 2026 grid1DCarpenter's tool5 ltrs›2D___ acid5 ltrs›3DKind of photography lens for a close-up5 ltrs›4DWraps in the Mideast5 ltrs›5DCertain geometry calculations6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 12, 20261ALight décor10 ltrs›11ALast place?4 ltrs›15APop-up with an envelope icon10 ltrs›16ARound figure4 ltrs›17AWinner's circle?10 ltrs›18ATake two4 ltrs›19AHyperfixated6 ltrs›20A"Thick ___ Brick" (1972 Jethro Tull album)3 ltrs›
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