“Proverbial slowpoke” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TURTLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Proverbial slowpoke”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 17, 2026, where it runs at 9 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 17, 2026 grid7AItalian sparkling wine4 ltrs›19AIntl. group formed in 19455 ltrs›22ALottery commission?12 ltrs›26AUniversity of Alabama rallying cry8 ltrs›29AShower stall?9 ltrs›37AGuido ___, Baroque painter from Bologna4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 17, 20261ASnag6 ltrs›11AJohn ___, personification of Objectivism, for Ayn Rand4 ltrs›15ACode for Queens-landers?3 ltrs›18A___ polaris6 ltrs›20APurple dish eaten with a spoon8 ltrs›24APrison terms?8 ltrs›25ASmell, e.g.5 ltrs›28APresident's middle name (accented on the first syllable) or California city (accented on the second)6 ltrs›
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