“Rigorously demanding sort” crossword clue
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•••••••HARDASS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HARDASS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Rigorously demanding sort”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 21, 2025, where it runs at 40 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 21, 2025 grid40ABig name in briefs5 ltrs›41AVenue for combatants wearing vests with sensors13 ltrs›46ABelgrade resident4 ltrs›47AWild guess … or what 19-, 24- and 41-Across let you take?14 ltrs›55ANut-brown hue5 ltrs›59ACone or sphere5 ltrs›62AIt might be picante5 ltrs›
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Oct 21, 20251AA right one is 90°5 ltrs›6AHairstyle for Questlove4 ltrs›10A___ de plume3 ltrs›13ALuxury watch brand5 ltrs›14AHalf of a classic lunch special4 ltrs›15ADonate4 ltrs›16AReward for rolling over, perhaps5 ltrs›17ARedwood or cottonwood4 ltrs›
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