“Precipitous?” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••RAINY
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RAINY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Precipitous?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 1, 2026, where it runs at 2 Down 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
Aug 1, 2026 grid1ADis/cuss?9 ltrs›14ANotions10 ltrs›17AFestival at the center of the classic novel "Under the Volcano"15 ltrs›19AMarching band?4 ltrs›21AAdd color to, perhaps3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••RAINY5 ltrs
•••••STEEP5 ltrs
•••••SHEER5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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