“She outwitted Sherlock in "A Scandal in Bohemia"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IRENE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “She outwitted Sherlock in "A Scandal in Bohemia"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 16, 2025, where it runs at 8 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 16, 2025 grid1AOne shooting for the stars?9 ltrs›15AOne-stop shopping spot9 ltrs›17A"Words fail me ..."9 ltrs›20AStave (off)4 ltrs›23AWho said "Where id is, there shall ego be"5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 16, 202510ACarnival treat5 ltrs›16AAncient Greek marketplace5 ltrs›18A___ Walcott, 1992 Literature Nobelist from St. Lucia5 ltrs›19AThe "1" of 3-1-4, say4 ltrs›21APlace4 ltrs›22ASecond sight3 ltrs›25AChase, as some flies4 ltrs›27A"You bet!"4 ltrs›
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