“Scrunchie, e.g.” crossword clue
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••••••••••••••ELASTICHAIRTIE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ELASTICHAIRTIE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Scrunchie, e.g.”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 8, 2026, where it runs at 23 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
Feb 8, 2026 grid1DWords on either side of "___ is ___"4 ltrs›2DBank (on)4 ltrs›3DSting operation4 ltrs›4DTrouble with Z's?8 ltrs›5DTake a load off3 ltrs›6DSinger DiFranco who created Righteous Babe Records3 ltrs›7DSmall change6 ltrs›8DTilt4 ltrs›9DWerewolf on TV's "Wednesday"4 ltrs›10DSlip up3 ltrs›11DWee mewer6 ltrs›12DPrestigious academic journal since 18807 ltrs›21DWell again6 ltrs›24DQuick hellos3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 8, 20261ACrafty sort7 ltrs›8AVegetables that should typically be sliced lengthwise before washing5 ltrs›13ACowboy on the pampas6 ltrs›19A"Ecstasy of Saint Teresa" sculptor7 ltrs›20ASupplement6 ltrs›22AGet in on the game6 ltrs›25A"Oh, cruel fate!"6 ltrs›26AAutocorrect target4 ltrs›
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