“Slowly ___ surely” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BUT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Slowly ___ surely”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 19, 2026, where it runs at 29 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 19, 2026 grid29AJoint thing in the Venn diagram of "instruments" and "fish"4 ltrs›32APatty or Selma, to Bart Simpson4 ltrs›33ABasketball or baseball, but not boxing9 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 19, 20261AWhat you eat4 ltrs›5ACampfire confection5 ltrs›10AMama ___ of the Mamas & the Papas4 ltrs›14AClearasil target4 ltrs›15AHawkeye5 ltrs›16ASound of a horse's hoof4 ltrs›17AStandard musical progression15 ltrs›20ADry and withered4 ltrs›
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