“"Oof, painfully true"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TOOREAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Oof, painfully true"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 28, 2026, where it runs at 42 Down 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 28, 2026 grid38A*"Until next time!"13 ltrs›48APalindromic kitchen brand3 ltrs›51A___ Taco (ice cream treat)5 ltrs›55ABubble tea bubbles6 ltrs›58ASee 17-Across10 ltrs›63ASpot to huddle under during a rainstorm4 ltrs›66AIditarod conveyance4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 28, 20261AInsolence4 ltrs›5AScott ___, author of "Island of the Blue Dolphins"5 ltrs›10ABe in need of ibuprofen, say4 ltrs›14AWord with cap or socks4 ltrs›15ADiet that eschews processed food5 ltrs›16AIn a minute4 ltrs›17AWith 58-Across, dad-joke response to the answers for each of this puzzle's starred clues10 ltrs›19AMassage gun target4 ltrs›
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