“Silly” crossword clue
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•••••INANE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.INANE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Silly”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 12, 2026, where it runs at 34 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
Jan 12, 2026 grid31ARhyming advice to a gym rat12 ltrs›39APrefix that means "all"4 ltrs›43AComic/TV host O'Brien5 ltrs›46AReddish-brown antiseptic in a first-aid kit6 ltrs›51AContraction that's a homophone and anagram of 45-Across3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••INANE5 ltrs
•••••INEPT5 ltrs
••••••ABSURD6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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