“Some deflections for argument's sake” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WHATABOUTISM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Some deflections for argument's sake”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 14, 2026, where it runs at 5 Down and fills 12 squares. It crosses 12 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 14, 2026 grid5A18th-century British P.M. William Pitt, e.g.4 ltrs›14ARecipient of a key to the city, say9 ltrs›17ALike Thunderdell, the monster slain by Jack the Giant Killer9 ltrs›19AMottled6 ltrs›23A41-Across maker6 ltrs›27AJewelry that may double as a fastener9 ltrs›31A007 feature of 19799 ltrs›32AWriter of the 1969 hit "The Boxer"9 ltrs›33AHip places?9 ltrs›37AThey croak as soon as they grow up9 ltrs›40A"Some rise by ___, and some by virtue fall": Shak.3 ltrs›44AMany an "SVU" extra3 ltrs›
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Mar 14, 20261ABehave like an ass4 ltrs›9ACome back5 ltrs›16AShocked ... shocked!5 ltrs›18ADes'ree's "You ___ Be"5 ltrs›20ASch. whose symbol is the Native American war leader Osceola3 ltrs›22ATitle role for Paul Newman, 19633 ltrs›24ATop option3 ltrs›25ASporting blades4 ltrs›
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