“*Person who persists in a hopeless cause” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BITTE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “*Person who persists in a hopeless cause”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 21, 2025, where it runs at 17 Across 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
Aug 21, 2025 grid10DWatson and Deep Blue, for two4 ltrs›11DGrp. aptly hidden in "special ops"3 ltrs›12D"We're head over heels!"7 ltrs›13DPrima ballerinas7 ltrs›14DMelt down6 ltrs›
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