“Partner of nips” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••TUCKS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TUCKS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Partner of nips”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 9, 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
Mar 9, 2026 grid5ASomething to blow off or let off5 ltrs›14A"I ___ been a contender ..."6 ltrs›16A*Outdoor sport with sticks (1979, 1984)11 ltrs›20AGrunt from a pigpen4 ltrs›25A*Period for Fred, Wilma and Pebbles (2016, 2023)8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 9, 20261AConstellation word before Major or Minor4 ltrs›10A"So-o-o cute!"3 ltrs›13AWestern defense grp.4 ltrs›15ALead-in to natal or nuptial3 ltrs›18AGentle touch3 ltrs›19ALetters for a mind reader3 ltrs›21AAthlete's representative5 ltrs›23ATake weapons away from6 ltrs›
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