“Possible meaning of 54-/57-Across” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IHOPESO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Possible meaning of 54-/57-Across”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 24, 2025, where it runs at 20 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on September 24, 2025.
Crossing entries
Sep 24, 2025 grid1DViola of "The Woman King"5 ltrs›2D"So long, Oahu!"5 ltrs›3DWrinkle smoother5 ltrs›4DPart of a flight4 ltrs›5DClothing chain that began as a surf shop6 ltrs›6DLike some tutoring and eldercare6 ltrs›21DWord aptly hidden in "unspoiled enclave"4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Sep 24, 2025NYT Crossword20 Across•••••••IHOPESOSep 24, 2025NYT Crossword22 Across•••••••IMLYINGOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••••IHOPESO7 ltrs
•••••••IMLYING7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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