“Plot device in some suspense thrillers” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TICKINGTIMEBOMB is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Plot device in some suspense thrillers”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 22, 2025, where it runs at 56 Across and fills 15 squares. It crosses 15 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 22, 2025 grid3D"Stay still!"15 ltrs›11DPrelude to good news15 ltrs›24DAnnual Atlanta gathering of sci-fi/gaming fans9 ltrs›30DThe "magic" in some mushrooms10 ltrs›41DLinks in a certain chain7 ltrs›45DWay-out fun?4 ltrs›46DThey come with strings attached5 ltrs›47DCry before a shot5 ltrs›49DPentagon quintet5 ltrs›50DFix (up)5 ltrs›54D2023 Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of J. Edgar Hoover4 ltrs›55DUp to something?4 ltrs›57DYou might sit for one3 ltrs›58DCertain plan for the future, in brief3 ltrs›59DClose-lipped3 ltrs›
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Mar 22, 20251AStyle of Duchamp's so-called "readymades"4 ltrs›5AOverlook?4 ltrs›9AVoted for5 ltrs›14A___ blue (original team color of the Chelsea Football Club)4 ltrs›15ARoyal adversary4 ltrs›16AAccident reminders5 ltrs›17AIt's not as random as it seems15 ltrs›20AElevated, as a ballet movement5 ltrs›
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