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“Slowly, in scores” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jan 27, 202649 Down5 letters
Answer
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•••••LENTO
5 letters · 49 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LENTO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Slowly, in scores”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 27, 2026, where it runs at 49 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 27, 2026.

Crossing entries

Jan 27, 2026 grid
48AJump and shout for joy5 ltrs›54AMetaphor for a parent whose youngest has "launched" ... like the little bird whose progress is suggested by 21-, 33- and 41-Across11 ltrs›60AChew as a beaver might4 ltrs›64ATo be, in Toulouse4 ltrs›67AMedical measure4 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Mar 12, 2026NYT Crossword20 Across•••••LENTOJan 27, 2026NYT Crossword49 Down•••••LENTO

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