“Opposite of verbosity” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ABRUPTNESS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Opposite of verbosity”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 1, 2026, where it runs at 10 Down 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
Aug 1, 2026 grid10ASome radio messages, in brief4 ltrs›16ASo-called "Island of a Thousand Temples"4 ltrs›17AFestival at the center of the classic novel "Under the Volcano"15 ltrs›20A21-time Emmy nominee for "All My Children"10 ltrs›23AUnit on the autobahn, say: Abbr.3 ltrs›27AWear the same clothes, in slang4 ltrs›33AField whose prospects are looking up?9 ltrs›37ASome prominent Mexico City murals7 ltrs›40A"Shoot"5 ltrs›43AC-section sections3 ltrs›
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Aug 1, 20261ADis/cuss?9 ltrs›14ANotions10 ltrs›19AMarching band?4 ltrs›21AAdd color to, perhaps3 ltrs›22ATeensy amounts5 ltrs›24AHwy. overseer, for short3 ltrs›25AWackadoodle3 ltrs›30AWirelessly driven toy, for short5 ltrs›
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