“Ones paying flat rates ... or, when read as two words, a hint to this puzzle's theme” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TENANTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Ones paying flat rates ... or, when read as two words, a hint to this puzzle's theme”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 31, 2025, where it runs at 39 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
Jul 31, 2025 grid21DCertain military leader, informally5 ltrs›23DOrderly arrangements of wiring5 ltrs›25DSomething you might sail right through?7 ltrs›29DHave a nice meal, say4 ltrs›36DMove like a sloth4 ltrs›39DShades5 ltrs›40DYour, of yore5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 31, 20251AThe X-Men, e.g.7 ltrs›6AWay off4 ltrs›10ABlowout victory4 ltrs›14AHome of the White Cloud Mountains5 ltrs›15AExcellent sort of person to be a copy editor6 ltrs›16ADr. ___ (repeated Mike Myers film role)4 ltrs›18AOne with a vision4 ltrs›19ATransfer from one bottle to another6 ltrs›
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