“Person playing forward” crossword clue
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••••••••ATTACKER
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ATTACKER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Person playing forward”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 11, 2026, where it runs at 26 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 11, 2026 grid25A"Darn it!"3 ltrs›32AFulfill ... or fill4 ltrs›33AGive a very wide berth15 ltrs›36AA significant accomplishment10 ltrs›39AFigures in a speed trap?5 ltrs›44AWriter of "Esmé" and "The Open Window"4 ltrs›50AX3 ltrs›51AFlip remark?14 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Apr 11, 20261A"How telling"12 ltrs›13ARued remark?13 ltrs›14AQuestion to one who's down14 ltrs›15AThere's a Black, White and Red one3 ltrs›16A"Such a blast!"5 ltrs›17ABuff bros5 ltrs›18AMaintained, as a position4 ltrs›20APart of E.S.T.: Abbr.3 ltrs›
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