“Perfect match” crossword clue
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•••••••••IDEALMATE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IDEALMATE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Perfect match”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 31, 2025, where it runs at 46 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 31, 2025 grid45AMore in need of a sticky roller7 ltrs›49AAdorn6 ltrs›52A"Dear Lord! His Majesty's beard is out of control!"15 ltrs›58A___ code4 ltrs›63A"Just dropped off some of your newly buffed knight's protection!"21 ltrs›72ABrand of bubbly, informally4 ltrs›74A"Might you give me a bigger boat?"15 ltrs›85AFirmly planted6 ltrs›91AHero's partner in myth7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 31, 20251AMaximum extent, in an idiom4 ltrs›5A"Suitable, I guess"6 ltrs›11ASmall storage unit4 ltrs›15A"___ News Central" (daily program)3 ltrs›18ASea adventure novel by Herman Melville4 ltrs›19ARump6 ltrs›20ASounds of amazement4 ltrs›21ASpoils4 ltrs›
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