“Quickly smooch … or a hint to the answers to the four starred Down clues” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STEALAKISS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Quickly smooch … or a hint to the answers to the four starred Down clues”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 12, 2026, where it runs at 26 Down and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 12, 2026 grid26ATake out, in a way3 ltrs›31AOff-road ride, for short3 ltrs›36ADennis's sister on "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"3 ltrs›40ASmall surgical instrument6 ltrs›44AIngrid Bergman's "Casablanca" role4 ltrs›47ALightweight fabric for a handkerchief7 ltrs›53ADigs for dogs6 ltrs›58AProvide comfort, in a way … or a hint to the answers to the four starred Across clues8 ltrs›61A"What's the ___?!"3 ltrs›64AWeb portal with a butterfly logo3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 12, 20261A*Succeed5 ltrs›6AHome of War in the Pacific National Historical Park4 ltrs›10ASign on some restroom doors3 ltrs›13AAngular unit of measurement6 ltrs›15ASapa ___ ("the only emperor" in Quechua)4 ltrs›16AKitchen gadget brand3 ltrs›17AMust pay6 ltrs›18A*Public messages of appreciation8 ltrs›
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