“Reason for a tucked tail, perhaps” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••GUILT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GUILT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Reason for a tucked tail, perhaps”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 3, 2025, where it runs at 7 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 3, 2025 grid6APetri dish medium4 ltrs›15AProtein in a niçoise salad4 ltrs›17ANeutral shade in some Florida décor?10 ltrs›21ABreak in the action4 ltrs›23ALighthearted invitation for joining one's sled team?12 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 3, 20251AProject for a beginning knitter5 ltrs›10ANiecy ___ of "Clean House"4 ltrs›14AExposed, as one's dirty laundry5 ltrs›16AGuthrie who sang "Alice's Restaurant"4 ltrs›19AOne getting top billing4 ltrs›20AJust OK4 ltrs›22ACensures5 ltrs›26A[Is this thing on?]6 ltrs›
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