“Self-effacing personality trait” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ECHOISM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Self-effacing personality trait”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 20, 2025, where it runs at 38 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
Sep 20, 2025 grid37A"Need anything else from me?"7 ltrs›41A"Seems like it"8 ltrs›45AHave a standout performance5 ltrs›50ATypically exaggerated quantity4 ltrs›55A"Later!"9 ltrs›58ABlow it!9 ltrs›60ASlower, musically9 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 20, 20251A"Hell no!"9 ltrs›10AGroup that believes in Gelassenheit (submission to God's will)5 ltrs›15ANew customs might incite them9 ltrs›16AVerso's counterpart5 ltrs›17ASpare no indulgence9 ltrs›18APrime5 ltrs›19AFree of typos, say5 ltrs›20AHill folk, informally4 ltrs›
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