“Precise and calculated” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SURGICAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Precise and calculated”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 4, 2026, where it runs at 21 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 4, 2026 grid21ABuff5 ltrs›24AMars rover named in honor of a 19th-century activist9 ltrs›28ACooking term whose name is composed of two synonyms for "criticize"8 ltrs›32AParts of some high-speed rail systems7 ltrs›34AVaper's purchase4 ltrs›38ADisclaimer in a quote3 ltrs›44AGrammatical case in 48-Across6 ltrs›48ASee 44-Across5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 4, 20261AResult of a tense build-up?10 ltrs›11AHit a point of no return?4 ltrs›15AKick off10 ltrs›16A“Outta my way!”4 ltrs›17AABC's realm10 ltrs›18ABody part affected by heterochromia4 ltrs›19AFed4 ltrs›20A___ Mai, Grammy-winning R&B singer4 ltrs›
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