“Positive result of having 18-Across, perhaps” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PLEASANTSURPRISE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Positive result of having 18-Across, perhaps”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 24, 2025, where it runs at 54 Across and fills 16 squares. It crosses 16 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 24, 2025 grid28DShelters from the heat?10 ltrs›30DClassic poem with the lines "Leaving behind nights of terror and fear ... Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear"10 ltrs›31DNot recommended10 ltrs›40DAviation legend7 ltrs›41DWord with air or deep5 ltrs›44DUndoes, in court6 ltrs›45DManscape, perhaps5 ltrs›46DProverbial thing to cross, in politics5 ltrs›48DOne-sided columns5 ltrs›49DRadius neighbor4 ltrs›50DDirection for a dog4 ltrs›51DThin rods, in some product names4 ltrs›52DSend flying4 ltrs›54DMagnum and Spade, for short3 ltrs›55DMusic group co-founded by Dr. Dre3 ltrs›56DSocial media star Addison ___3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 24, 20251ACourse on behavior, for short5 ltrs›6ASong and dance10 ltrs›16ALyrical piece5 ltrs›17ALike many jobs for recent grads10 ltrs›18AFeeling described as "hoping for the best, but fearing the worst"16 ltrs›20A"That stings!"3 ltrs›21ABecomes inoperable, in a way5 ltrs›22ASources of wind sounds5 ltrs›
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