“Pithy put-downs” crossword clue
Answer
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••••TSKS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TSKS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Pithy put-downs”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 2, 2026, where it runs at 12 Down 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.
Crossing entries
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