“One who tries to make a good impression” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DENTIST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “One who tries to make a good impression”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 5, 2025, where it runs at 1 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 5, 2025 grid1DSkirt5 ltrs›2DWater brand whose logo shows the Alps5 ltrs›3DColorful fish with iridescent stripes9 ltrs›4DNeed for a demo, maybe3 ltrs›5DReally small amount4 ltrs›6DBelle ___, real-life 19th-century outlaw celebrated in film and TV5 ltrs›7DParagon15 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 5, 20258AGo with6 ltrs›14AIt has its X's and O's8 ltrs›15AManscapes, perhaps6 ltrs›16AMoney wasted on poor decision-making, jocularly8 ltrs›17ADestroyed emotionally6 ltrs›18AGreg ___, author of the 1994 science fiction novel "Permutation City"4 ltrs›19AOnes who might be looking toward careers at museums9 ltrs›21AElated4 ltrs›
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