“Opposite of "with the works"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PLAIN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Opposite of "with the works"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 3, 2026, where it runs at 6 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 3, 2026 grid1ASpoilers that ruin a whole lot9 ltrs›15ABuilding that shouldn't have running water9 ltrs›17ASave me!9 ltrs›19AReally went for9 ltrs›21APlayStation 5 maker4 ltrs›
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Jan 3, 202610ADitch digger5 ltrs›16AActor Maguire5 ltrs›18AStretch one's legs, say5 ltrs›20AFrench fathers5 ltrs›22AHairstyle associated with lesbian culture6 ltrs›24ACampus mil. group4 ltrs›26A"On top of that …"8 ltrs›28AEuropean capital that names some animals if you interchange its last two letters5 ltrs›
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