“Return payments?” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••TAXES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TAXES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Return payments?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 29, 2026, where it runs at 28 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
May 29, 2026 grid28AApt anagram of NOTES5 ltrs›30ABreezy things enjoyed at the beach9 ltrs›35ASack3 ltrs›37AThey might make you one with everything9 ltrs›40AParty poppers5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 29, 20261A"Oscar" of the French film industry5 ltrs›6AFeeling after a long hike4 ltrs›10ASinger/composer Bareilles4 ltrs›14APrematurely10 ltrs›16AMany a fund-raising target, informally4 ltrs›17A"We have a mutual friend?!"10 ltrs›18ASmurf who is more than 500 years old4 ltrs›19ASee 20-Across3 ltrs›
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