“Smoothed over, in a way” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••PAVED
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PAVED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Smoothed over, in a way”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 14, 2026, where it runs at 1 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.
Crossing entries
Feb 14, 2026 grid1AIt's made with two fingers9 ltrs›10AThey're often taken in December11 ltrs›12AFeatures of many romantic dramas13 ltrs›14A"Follow me"4 ltrs›18AGo heavy at the buffet, say6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 14, 202615AHeart test, for short3 ltrs›16ASubject of study4 ltrs›21AKind of car on a long-distance train6 ltrs›23AThe W.N.B.A.'s Dream, on scoreboards3 ltrs›24ARequirement of some dress codes7 ltrs›28ATree of life, in Norse mythology3 ltrs›29ATire meas.3 ltrs›30AIntimate footage7 ltrs›
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