“Show stoppers, sometimes” crossword clue
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•••••RAINS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RAINS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Show stoppers, sometimes”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 5, 2025, where it runs at 15 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
Dec 5, 2025 grid14AWords of caution15 ltrs›18ACoastal waterway3 ltrs›22AColombian city of 2+ million4 ltrs›25AStick in an orchestra5 ltrs›28AThey aren't party people6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 5, 20251AHome to Kotoka International Airport5 ltrs›6AMany a wearer of a long robe called a thawb5 ltrs›11ACan't-miss purchases?13 ltrs›16AThreshold3 ltrs›17ATies up7 ltrs›19AUp5 ltrs›21ASubject of the Bouguereau painting "The Abduction of Psyche"4 ltrs›23ADutch artist Jan van der ___4 ltrs›
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