“One reason to pucker up” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.KISS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “One reason to pucker up”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 15, 2026, where it runs at 21 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
Apr 15, 2026 grid6DThe moment of truth6 ltrs›7DBird with a long, downward-curving bill4 ltrs›8DBrest besties8 ltrs›18DGenre for Blink-182 and Sum 419 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Apr 15, 20261APlaybill groups5 ltrs›6A"He's very modest — he has a lot to be modest about," e.g.4 ltrs›10ALike an enthusiast4 ltrs›14ATokyo-based brewery5 ltrs›15AMusical instrument whose second syllable sounds like a part of other musical instruments4 ltrs›16ASnackable seaweed4 ltrs›17APut all the bold letters in this clue together?10 ltrs›19AAussie greeting4 ltrs›
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