“___ shoestring” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ONA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ shoestring”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 9, 2026, where it runs at 92 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on August 9, 2026.
Crossing entries
Aug 9, 2026 grid91AControversial business oversight21 ltrs›96AAmusement park ride in which one's legs dangle high off the ground21 ltrs›97ALip4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Nov 11, 2026NYT Crossword6 Across••••LACEAug 9, 2026NYT Crossword92 Down•••ONAOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••ONA3 ltrs
••••LACE4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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