“Small talk” crossword clue
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••••••••IDLECHAT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IDLECHAT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Small talk”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 31, 2025, where it runs at 39 Down 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
Dec 31, 2025 grid35AGathering for this puzzle's attendees13 ltrs›42AMake some changes4 ltrs›43AGathering for this puzzle's attendees9 ltrs›49AIt's a big hit7 ltrs›56AJohn of wrestling fame4 ltrs›60ALead, as a meeting5 ltrs›63ASee 61-Across5 ltrs›66AThings people prefer to type on in secrecy, for short4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 31, 20251ABig name in pickup trucks3 ltrs›4ACriminal suspects, informally5 ltrs›9AGiant container3 ltrs›12AMap out4 ltrs›14ALove of Italy?5 ltrs›15APerformer who's lost for words?4 ltrs›16ASmaller than small4 ltrs›17ACompletely change course, in business jargon5 ltrs›
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