“Slippery slope” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WATERSLIDE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Slippery slope”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 8, 2026, where it runs at 18 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 8, 2026 grid1DWarms up5 ltrs›2D"Fancy!"6 ltrs›3DWarms up, say7 ltrs›4DWord-of-mouth promoters10 ltrs›5DInvestment bond in W.W. II7 ltrs›6DDuring6 ltrs›7DTries to outrun5 ltrs›13DNapkins, to Brits10 ltrs›14DDamn fine7 ltrs›19DCourt name6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 8, 20261AFling4 ltrs›5AGarment with a loose, flowing end known as a "pallu"4 ltrs›9ALongtime airer of "The Young and the Restless"3 ltrs›12ANocturnal sounds in the woods5 ltrs›14AWaffle9 ltrs›16AWoodard with multiple Emmys5 ltrs›17AAuthor and illustrator of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"9 ltrs›20ACrowd (in)4 ltrs›
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