“Purple dish eaten with a spoon” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ACAIBOWL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Purple dish eaten with a spoon”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 17, 2026, where it runs at 20 Across 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
May 17, 2026 grid11DDisplay amazement, in a way4 ltrs›12DStar pitcher3 ltrs›13DMechanism for local funding7 ltrs›14DFeature of the tone-deaf6 ltrs›15D___ Linda (San Bernardino suburb)4 ltrs›16DVerdon of "Damn Yankees"4 ltrs›17DIn addition4 ltrs›21DAlternative to a bouncy house7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 17, 20261ASnag6 ltrs›7AItalian sparkling wine4 ltrs›11AJohn ___, personification of Objectivism, for Ayn Rand4 ltrs›15ACode for Queens-landers?3 ltrs›18A___ polaris6 ltrs›19AIntl. group formed in 19455 ltrs›22ALottery commission?12 ltrs›24APrison terms?8 ltrs›
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