“Plot device in many a rom-com” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MEETCUTE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Plot device in many a rom-com”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 29, 2025, where it runs at 31 Across 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
Aug 29, 2025 grid8D"OK, now you've got me intrigued ..."7 ltrs›15DEclipse, for one14 ltrs›23DProof of a plot4 ltrs›26D1980s cartoon foe of Gargamel5 ltrs›27DLibrary regular, perhaps10 ltrs›28DEminem song that samples Dido4 ltrs›29D"___ a real nowhere man ..."3 ltrs›32DDog's post-op wear4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 29, 20251ACoaster, usually4 ltrs›5AStart of some temple names4 ltrs›9ABug spray ingredient4 ltrs›13AKind of rover5 ltrs›14AFigure with two tails9 ltrs›16AHabitation5 ltrs›17AQueen's guard?9 ltrs›18ALanguage whose name consists of four consecutive U.S. state postal abbreviations8 ltrs›
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