“Phenomenon through which luxuries become necessities” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LIFESTYLECREEP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Phenomenon through which luxuries become necessities”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 6, 2026, where it runs at 49 Across and fills 14 squares. It crosses 14 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 6, 2026 grid29DJeweler's unit5 ltrs›32DRowdy8 ltrs›33DLike a Swiss Army knife8 ltrs›34DRelationship warning signs8 ltrs›35DDwelling that epitomizes simple living8 ltrs›37DBring three suitcases to a weekend trip, say8 ltrs›38DQuench4 ltrs›41DActress McCarthy of "Bridesmaids"7 ltrs›44DStage name of South Korean rapper Park Jae-sang3 ltrs›45DDivulges6 ltrs›47DCommedia dell'arte setting6 ltrs›48DAuxiliary program6 ltrs›50DFail spectacularly5 ltrs›51DModern name of the first National League champions (1876)4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 6, 20261ATiny feature of a spork5 ltrs›6ACertain computer picture files4 ltrs›10AIsn't oneself?4 ltrs›14AReds' fandom?10 ltrs›16ALike a pointless point4 ltrs›17ANick of time10 ltrs›18ADigging4 ltrs›19AManning who threw the "Helmet Catch"3 ltrs›
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