“One might lead to pay back” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TAXRETURN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “One might lead to pay back”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 2, 2026, where it runs at 30 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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