“Short rows” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••SPATS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPATS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Short rows”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 14, 2026, where it runs at 39 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
Feb 14, 2026 grid38ALike a nepo baby's life, perhaps4 ltrs›44AArizona State city5 ltrs›47ANorth African fortress6 ltrs›50APotpourri bags7 ltrs›51AOnes no longer in office?13 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 14, 20261AIt's made with two fingers9 ltrs›10AThey're often taken in December11 ltrs›12AFeatures of many romantic dramas13 ltrs›14A"Follow me"4 ltrs›15AHeart test, for short3 ltrs›16ASubject of study4 ltrs›18AGo heavy at the buffet, say6 ltrs›21AKind of car on a long-distance train6 ltrs›
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