“Parade spoiler” crossword clue
Answer
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••••RAIN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RAIN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Parade spoiler”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 20, 2026, where it runs at 32 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 20, 2026 grid21DIndian tourist city4 ltrs›22DTransport between terminals4 ltrs›23D"Star Wars" princess4 ltrs›27DSplit ___ (New Wave band whose name sounds like a hair problem)3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 20, 20261ASmall bouquets6 ltrs›7A"In that case …"4 ltrs›11ACleopatra's killer3 ltrs›14AOne of a record 30+ for Beyoncé6 ltrs›15AShort piano piece8 ltrs›17AImprovises6 ltrs›18AOne who's hanging around8 ltrs›19AIt begins with Alfa and ends with Zulu12 ltrs›
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