“Soldier who has failed to report” crossword clue
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••••AWOL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AWOL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Soldier who has failed to report”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 23, 2026, where it runs at 6 Down 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
Feb 23, 2026 grid6APaula of "American Idol"5 ltrs›15AWhat "my guitar gently" does, in a classic George Harrison song5 ltrs›17AHome for a single guy11 ltrs›20AHole for threading a lace6 ltrs›
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