“Overly fussy” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PERSNICKETY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Overly fussy”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 22, 2025, where it runs at 52 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 22, 2025 grid32DFoot, in baby talk6 ltrs›36DActor Morales4 ltrs›37DDrug agent, informally4 ltrs›38D"No sweat!"4 ltrs›39DBall batted up and behind the catcher, say7 ltrs›40DLength of a pithy joke7 ltrs›41DReleased from jail early7 ltrs›48DIs over by6 ltrs›49DWith a light touch6 ltrs›50DSuffix with problem4 ltrs›53DGold standard5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 22, 20251ADeep sleeps5 ltrs›6AHigh-speed Amtrak train5 ltrs›11AWord with punching or sleeping3 ltrs›14AOne of a battery's poles5 ltrs›15AOlder but ___5 ltrs›16AUnder the weather3 ltrs›17ASaxophone, trumpet, piano and bass, perhaps11 ltrs›19ADay-___ paint3 ltrs›
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