“Smart-alecky” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FRESH is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Smart-alecky”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 6, 2025, where it runs at 33 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 February 6, 2025.
Crossing entries
Feb 6, 2025 grid32ABalance6 ltrs›35AArrange?6 ltrs›39ADiminish, as trust5 ltrs›42ASelf-obsession6 ltrs›49AHiking?10 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Feb 16, 2025NYT Crossword28 Across••••WISEFeb 6, 2025NYT Crossword33 Down•••••FRESHOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••FRESH5 ltrs
••••WISE4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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