“Shoot the breeze” crossword clue
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•••••••••••CONFABULATE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CONFABULATE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Shoot the breeze”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 14, 2026, where it runs at 24 Down and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 14, 2026 grid22AGuard for some time?8 ltrs›29ACompletely lose it6 ltrs›33ABecause5 ltrs›37AMom-and-pop group3 ltrs›41ACostco competitor, informally4 ltrs›44AGood places for a deep dive into research?7 ltrs›48APrimates found only in and around Madagascar6 ltrs›51AExplode, as a paintball7 ltrs›57AIdle4 ltrs›59ABerkshire town4 ltrs›61ASpanish muralist José María ___4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 14, 20261A___ Plateau, home to the tomb of King Khufu4 ltrs›5ADiscovers9 ltrs›14A"There's my cue"4 ltrs›15A"Dios mío!"9 ltrs›16ASuperbright4 ltrs›17ACouple's last coupling, perhaps10 ltrs›18AMounted warrior skilled in martial arts7 ltrs›20ARetired pro wrestler Flair3 ltrs›
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