“Precious person” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DEARONE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Precious person”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 28, 2026, where it runs at 16 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.
Crossing entries
Feb 28, 2026 grid7DIn brief, to whom Grover Cleveland once said "I am making a strange wish for you ... that you may never be president of the United States"3 ltrs›8DSchool houses?5 ltrs›9DDialect that is responsible for a large majority of Gen Z slang4 ltrs›10DPut one's foot down4 ltrs›11DDecorative items worn at Western galas8 ltrs›12DLike defendants at court7 ltrs›13DPrinciple of improv comedy6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 28, 20261ASet unambitious goals6 ltrs›7AOne playing beerball, perhaps7 ltrs›14ATolkien ring bearer7 ltrs›17APhrase you might say while pointing at a photograph7 ltrs›18AGoes against the rule?7 ltrs›19AMusical set in Alphabet City4 ltrs›20ATerm of endearment appropriated from 9-Down3 ltrs›22APart of a Blues Brothers outfit6 ltrs›
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