“Self-referential” crossword clue
Answer
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••••META
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.META is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Self-referential”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 31, 2026, where it runs at 90 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
May 31, 2026 grid88ACartesian conclusion3 ltrs›96ACame to a conclusion5 ltrs›103AStreaker in the night sky … or a punny description of 116-Across12 ltrs›110AOscar-winning 2019 film directed by Bong Joon Ho8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 31, 20261ASacsayhuamán fortress builders5 ltrs›6ALiterary forerunner of Captain Hook4 ltrs›10AMany an Alpha Beta in "Revenge of the Nerds"4 ltrs›14AHelp-wanted letters3 ltrs›17AFermented vegan protein6 ltrs›19AWrestler/actor John4 ltrs›20ACoin with 12 stars around the border4 ltrs›21AAlign4 ltrs›
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