“Passage in a mystery novel?” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HIDDENSTAIRCASE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Passage in a mystery novel?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 25, 2025, where it runs at 34 Across and fills 15 squares. It crosses 15 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 25, 2025 grid6DStops briefly to rest8 ltrs›11D"Hang on!"8 ltrs›12DLight touch from a decorator?10 ltrs›23DStyles of music5 ltrs›24DPrimary4 ltrs›25D"... plus all the rest"10 ltrs›27D"Baby ___ You" (Shirelles hit)3 ltrs›28DActor Dev of "Lion"5 ltrs›29DJon M. ___, director of 2024's "Wicked"3 ltrs›30DAn Olympian might pretend to take a bite out of it5 ltrs›32DTurkey's Cape Baba is its westernmost point4 ltrs›33D___ big3 ltrs›35D[What is it this time?!]8 ltrs›36DTell-all Reddit sesh3 ltrs›37DFell apart in spectacular fashion8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Apr 25, 20251ACold War alliance10 ltrs›11AQuick shots4 ltrs›15A"It's just me here"10 ltrs›16ASch. that joined the Big Ten in 20244 ltrs›17ABooked it10 ltrs›18ACertain diagnostic technique4 ltrs›19ASkinny10 ltrs›20AMind4 ltrs›
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