“Playful in tone” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jul 26, 20255 Across4 letters
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••••ARCH
4 letters · 5 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ARCH is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Playful in tone”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 26, 2025, where it runs at 5 Across 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.

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