“Sign near a freshly applied coat” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••••WETPAINT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WETPAINT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sign near a freshly applied coat”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 3, 2026, where it runs at 38 Across 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
Feb 3, 2026 grid10D8-) or ;-P8 ltrs›26DOceanfront room feature4 ltrs›27DPrefix with pad or port4 ltrs›31DTusked swine4 ltrs›34DFix, at the vet's4 ltrs›39D"Look this way, class"8 ltrs›40DThe "T" in STEM, informally4 ltrs›41DGo sour, as milk4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 3, 20261ADaytona 500 org.6 ltrs›7ACloth shopping bags5 ltrs›12AAdvanced to the next round of musical chairs, say3 ltrs›15A"Their exact words were …"6 ltrs›16AToy company behind Frisbees and Hula Hoops5 ltrs›17A"Sex and the City" network3 ltrs›18ANarrow, focused perspective12 ltrs›20A"___ for one and one for ___!"3 ltrs›
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