“Pulls the chain of, so to speak” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TEASES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Pulls the chain of, so to speak”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 18, 2026, where it runs at 127 Across 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
Jan 18, 2026 grid95DLast of the 13 original colonies to be founded7 ltrs›101DPrettifies6 ltrs›102D500 mg 2x/day, e.g.6 ltrs›111DThe Panthers of the A.C.C.4 ltrs›113DMidwest city whose name becomes a Southwest city if you move the first letter to the end4 ltrs›121DLeave speechless3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 18, 20261ABit of regal headwear6 ltrs›7ASinger Horne4 ltrs›11ADevelops alopecia8 ltrs›19ATotal6 ltrs›20A2022 World Series champ5 ltrs›22ACollege town nicknamed "A2"8 ltrs›23ALike the Gospel of Mark, sequentially?12 ltrs›25AConcert lineups8 ltrs›
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