“One laying a foundation” crossword clue
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•••••MASON
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MASON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “One laying a foundation”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 11, 2025, where it runs at 48 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 11, 2025 grid3DMom, dad and sis, but not bro11 ltrs›20DDance pioneer Duncan7 ltrs›32DOrganic fertilizer5 ltrs›39DButter from a farm3 ltrs›44DReady for an emergency, say6 ltrs›
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Sep 11, 20251ACity with a view of Mount Vesuvius6 ltrs›7AMinuscule, in cutesy lingo8 ltrs›13A"Seinfeld" role6 ltrs›14ACame unglued7 ltrs›15AHand-held communication device8 ltrs›16AGet cranky with fatigue, maybe8 ltrs›17ADangers in "The Hurt Locker," for short4 ltrs›18ALongtime portrayer of TV's Captain Pierce4 ltrs›
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