“Really, really cool” crossword clue
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••••••BADASS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BADASS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Really, really cool”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 16, 2026, where it runs at 24 Across 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
Feb 16, 2026 grid8DDull-witted sort8 ltrs›9DEschew5 ltrs›10DFrantic scrambles9 ltrs›21DKind of number on an old business card3 ltrs›25DChange gears5 ltrs›26DReligious offshoots5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 16, 20261ANecklace fastener5 ltrs›6APhysique, slangily3 ltrs›9A"___ to that!"4 ltrs›13ATextile city NNE of Paris5 ltrs›14ANew wave band with the hit "Whip It"4 ltrs›15AImprovise, in jazz4 ltrs›16AStared rudely5 ltrs›17ALate-night kitchen visit, e.g.4 ltrs›
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