“Puns and anagrams, e.g.” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WORDPLAY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Puns and anagrams, e.g.”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 2, 2025, where it runs at 86 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
Mar 2, 2025 grid85APackaging cords5 ltrs›90AGoddess of the dawn3 ltrs›95ASomething to chew on7 ltrs›103AWhat "E" on a gauge means7 ltrs›110AProp ___5 ltrs›113ATidy way to color … and where seven words are hiding in this puzzle?14 ltrs›118AFilmmaker John who directed the "Thriller" music video6 ltrs›122A"Good grief!"5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 2, 20251ATown3 ltrs›4A"___ funny …" (the most exciting phrase to hear in science, per Isaac Asimov)5 ltrs›9A"Don't take offense," nowadays7 ltrs›16AN.Y.C. neighborhood where the Cronut was invented3 ltrs›19AMid-voyage3 ltrs›20AMembers of a tough crowd, perhaps6 ltrs›21ASome painkillers7 ltrs›22ANeighbor of Pakistan3 ltrs›
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