“Punches the air … or a hint to what 1-Across creates in this puzzle” crossword clue
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•••••••••••SHADOWBOXES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SHADOWBOXES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Punches the air … or a hint to what 1-Across creates in this puzzle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 19, 2026, where it runs at 57 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 19, 2026 grid38DNew York city, county or river6 ltrs›42DWithout enthusiasm7 ltrs›49DUses oars4 ltrs›50DAssignments for lawyers and judges5 ltrs›51DWinter hrs. in Wichita3 ltrs›52DAttention-getting sound4 ltrs›53DSimba's mate in "The Lion King"4 ltrs›54DPenny4 ltrs›58DWager3 ltrs›59DGold, in Granada3 ltrs›60DGen ___ (Zoomer's parent)3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 19, 20261ACenter of the solar system, with "the"3 ltrs›4A"A Fish Called ___"5 ltrs›9ATiny terror3 ltrs›12A"Where the Wild Things ___"3 ltrs›13ACafe overhang6 ltrs›15AHotel booking4 ltrs›17ASupermarket franchise inits.3 ltrs›18AGiving excessive praise and flattery11 ltrs›
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