“Scissor cut” crossword clue
Answer
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••••SNIP
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SNIP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Scissor cut”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 20, 2026, where it runs at 9 Down 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
Jan 20, 2026 grid7A"In that case …"4 ltrs›15AShort piano piece8 ltrs›18AOne who's hanging around8 ltrs›19AIt begins with Alfa and ends with Zulu12 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 20, 20261ASmall bouquets6 ltrs›11ACleopatra's killer3 ltrs›14AOne of a record 30+ for Beyoncé6 ltrs›17AImprovises6 ltrs›21AThe Falcons, on scoreboards3 ltrs›24AFollower of "T."3 ltrs›25AFigure depicted in Michelangelo's "Pietà"4 ltrs›26AHellenistic storytelling14 ltrs›
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