“One way to start a race … or a hint to understanding seven clues in this puzzle” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FIREBLANKS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “One way to start a race … or a hint to understanding seven clues in this puzzle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 15, 2026, where it runs at 55 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 15, 2026 grid27DProfessor's world8 ltrs›43DThings that might be provided with grace?7 ltrs›44DBook after Lamentations7 ltrs›45DTabloid that's one of the 10 highest-circulation papers in the U.S.7 ltrs›48DRover's sound3 ltrs›50DCard that's the source for "blue mana" in Magic: The Gathering6 ltrs›52DPlots5 ltrs›56DGather from the field4 ltrs›57DSuffix with kitchen4 ltrs›58DWheel that comes apart easily?4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 15, 20261ACreator of Beats Electronics, familiarly3 ltrs›4AKey of Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag"5 ltrs›9A___ ball5 ltrs›14AClassic cartoon dog with the catchphrase "You eediot!"3 ltrs›15APrefix with Roman5 ltrs›16AAncient calculation tools5 ltrs›17ABygone org. for the Houston Oilers3 ltrs›18ALacks5 ltrs›
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