“Some painkillers” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OPIATES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Some painkillers”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 2, 2025, where it runs at 21 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 2, 2025 grid9DShortened name on a Pelicans jersey4 ltrs›10DWell-connected grp.?4 ltrs›11DTake a breather9 ltrs›12DMilliners' decorations8 ltrs›13DStayed home for dinner5 ltrs›14D"Nebraska" actor Bruce4 ltrs›15DShape of the border between yin and yang3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 2, 20251ATown3 ltrs›4A"___ funny …" (the most exciting phrase to hear in science, per Isaac Asimov)5 ltrs›9A"Don't take offense," nowadays7 ltrs›16AN.Y.C. neighborhood where the Cronut was invented3 ltrs›19AMid-voyage3 ltrs›20AMembers of a tough crowd, perhaps6 ltrs›22ANeighbor of Pakistan3 ltrs›23AGo-ahead responses3 ltrs›
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