“Poetic device with inexact sound-alikes” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SLANTRHYME is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Poetic device with inexact sound-alikes”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 23, 2026, where it runs at 29 Down and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 23, 2026 grid29ACinch4 ltrs›33ACopy5 ltrs›35AOpposite of proud7 ltrs›38ABoundaries between areas with different amounts of coverage8 ltrs›42ACounterpoint segue3 ltrs›46APlague that precedes lice in Exodus5 ltrs›53AFabled example of poor competition strategy4 ltrs›55APenalty for exceeding a payroll threshold, in sports lingo9 ltrs›58A"Hang on a sec"9 ltrs›60AWhat all the buzz is about?8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 23, 20261AHave serious plans8 ltrs›9AOne of the fam5 ltrs›14AAnnual appraisal statement9 ltrs›15APositioned to win5 ltrs›16ATrack event won by the fastest four legs9 ltrs›17AMarvel Comics villain with an explosive superpower5 ltrs›18AAmerican court org.4 ltrs›19AEnsemble piece9 ltrs›
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