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“Routine surfaces” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Apr 18, 202638 Across4 letters
Answer
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••••MATS
4 letters · 38 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MATS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Routine surfaces”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 18, 2026, where it runs at 38 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.

Crossing entries

Apr 18, 2026 grid
27DRelatives of ottomans8 ltrs›29DIt's not fit for human consumption7 ltrs›34DMusketeer's tool6 ltrs›38DLess than milli-, more than nano-5 ltrs›

More clues from this puzzle

Apr 18, 2026
1A"The Jeffersons" or "The Simpsons," notably7 ltrs›8ATeam with the mascot Big Al, familiarly4 ltrs›12AIn time13 ltrs›14ADish purportedly invented in Los Angeles's Little Tokyo neighborhood14 ltrs›15ANew York's ___ Valley6 ltrs›16AThawing7 ltrs›17ATreat6 ltrs›18ANew outfit or accessory for a character, in video game-speak3 ltrs›

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