“Scientist who spent his last years under house arrest [8 qt.]” crossword clue
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••••••••••••••GALILEOGALILEI
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GALILEOGALILEI is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Scientist who spent his last years under house arrest [8 qt.]”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 12, 2025, where it runs at 83 Across and fills 14 squares. It crosses 14 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 12, 2025 grid60DBarista's flourish5 ltrs›63DMouthy bird?4 ltrs›64DName found in "whole milk"4 ltrs›65DPrefix with matter4 ltrs›66DOne of many in the book of Job5 ltrs›67DActor Firth5 ltrs›71DHold dear, perhaps3 ltrs›75DMen who marry later in life9 ltrs›76DRafts4 ltrs›77DRipen3 ltrs›78DSettings of many Patrick O'Brian novels4 ltrs›84DEasy-listening radio category6 ltrs›85D"More or less"3 ltrs›86DBusiness name abbr.3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 12, 20251ACommon sight near the entrance of a mall3 ltrs›4AWords that might precede "Out, darned Spot!"?6 ltrs›10AGives some heat, say4 ltrs›14ACry of frustration4 ltrs›18ALike3 ltrs›19ABlew out7 ltrs›21ASound from a horn4 ltrs›22ABull in a Chihuahua shop4 ltrs›
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