“Perfect” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HONE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Perfect”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 9, 2025, where it runs at 51 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on October 9, 2025.
Crossing entries
Oct 9, 2025 grid45DThe old you?4 ltrs›46DFictional character who says "I am a brain …. The rest of me is a mere appendix"6 ltrs›47DAllow, as cookies6 ltrs›48DCutesy name for a certain leviathan6 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 27, 2026NYT Crossword17 Across•••••IDEALOct 9, 2025NYT Crossword51 Across••••HONEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••HONE4 ltrs
•••••IDEAL5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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