“Practical and unpretentious” crossword clue
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•••••••••••DOWNTOEARTH
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DOWNTOEARTH is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Practical and unpretentious”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 7, 2025, where it runs at 41 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 7, 2025 grid26DNot fooled by4 ltrs›27DCentral Plains tribe4 ltrs›28DWreck beyond repair5 ltrs›31D"My bro!"4 ltrs›32DProcess of change over generations9 ltrs›33DStill learning to navigate local landmarks, say9 ltrs›35DPrefix with watt4 ltrs›36DPurchase for a family room4 ltrs›38DOpposed to4 ltrs›42DSpirit of Mexico?7 ltrs›43DDish that's "slung"4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 7, 20251A"No ___, no glory!"4 ltrs›5AFloral shade5 ltrs›10ADiamonds, informally3 ltrs›13A"A likely story"4 ltrs›14APuccini's "___ Butterfly"6 ltrs›15AD.C. ballplayer3 ltrs›16AIt is "an ever-fixed mark that looks on tempests and is never shaken," per Shakespeare4 ltrs›17ATrample6 ltrs›
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