“P | u | n | c | h | e | s” crossword clue
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••••••••••••STRIPEDSOCKS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STRIPEDSOCKS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “P | u | n | c | h | e | s”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 21, 2026, where it runs at 55 Across and fills 12 squares. It crosses 12 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 21, 2026 grid26DLasting damage from a tough experience, metaphorically11 ltrs›36DHip-knee connectors6 ltrs›43DModel Miranda4 ltrs›47DMake neat6 ltrs›48DLarge-eyed African antelope with a duplicative name6 ltrs›49DFixate6 ltrs›51DGive out5 ltrs›52DNeighbor of Ricky and Lucy, on 1950s TV5 ltrs›53DFar from house-trained5 ltrs›56DDodgy4 ltrs›57D100%4 ltrs›58DEnd piece?4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 21, 20261AGossiped-about duo4 ltrs›5ARiver whose southernmost source is found in Burundi4 ltrs›9AAnimal that expresses anger by spitting5 ltrs›14ACurbside call4 ltrs›15AEgg's outline4 ltrs›16ATraditional Vietnamese garment whose name means "long shirt"5 ltrs›17A2000 Eminem single with lines from his "biggest fan"4 ltrs›18ASt. Benedict, for one4 ltrs›
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