“Smoke, perhaps” crossword clue
Answer
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••••CURE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CURE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Smoke, perhaps”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 31, 2026, where it runs at 113 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 31, 2026 grid100DClosely following6 ltrs›101DGambler's combo bet6 ltrs›102DWaves sought by surfers6 ltrs›113DCorner key4 ltrs›
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