“Quaint contraction” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NEEDNT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Quaint contraction”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 17, 2026, where it runs at 40 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
Jan 17, 2026 grid39AArtificially unsophisticated8 ltrs›41AUnits for a high-resolution camera10 ltrs›47ASubject to careful appraisal3 ltrs›50AOnes running along a road9 ltrs›53AWhere someone's height may be stretched?9 ltrs›55AWhat antiperspirants can prevent9 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 17, 20261AExpressions of disbelief or exasperation9 ltrs›10AWhat "margarita" means in Spanish5 ltrs›15AReputable, in a way9 ltrs›16AWhat Anora and Vanya do in 2024's "Anora"5 ltrs›17AToo late, say9 ltrs›18AAdvocate for the political mobilization of the proletariat5 ltrs›19APeople often manage with them, in brief4 ltrs›20AYou might say "Hmm" when something is this3 ltrs›
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