“Shifty type” crossword clue
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••••••••SLYBOOTS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SLYBOOTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Shifty type”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 25, 2025, where it runs at 5 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 25, 2025 grid1AWhack to the head, in slang8 ltrs›13APrognosticator's shout9 ltrs›16AOccasion to brush up together?9 ltrs›18AAttention magnet, say5 ltrs›21ADeal with The Devil?5 ltrs›24ABrit's "bog"3 ltrs›27AHow one lives in the face of an inscrutable future8 ltrs›32AHarmless growth7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 25, 20259ANoted doomsday prepper4 ltrs›15AGame played on a grass or dirt court5 ltrs›17AWeird Al Yankovic's "Straight ___ Lynwood"5 ltrs›19ALike Queen Elizabeth, but not Queen Camilla7 ltrs›23ATV program with its time of day in its name8 ltrs›25AGlobal auction house4 ltrs›26AGain competitor3 ltrs›30AOrg. that may allow religious headwear in pictures3 ltrs›
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