“Pointless” crossword clue
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•••••INANE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.INANE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Pointless”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 26, 2025, where it runs at 16 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 26, 2025 grid10DRelief3 ltrs›11DEat (at)4 ltrs›12DNight owl, typically9 ltrs›13DShort product overview, in business lingo8 ltrs›14DTheater district where "The Mousetrap" has been playing continuously since 19527 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••INANE5 ltrs
••••••FUTILE6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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