“Some thesis defenses” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ORALS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Some thesis defenses”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 4, 2026, where it runs at 7 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
Sep 4, 2026 grid1AResult of a tense build-up?10 ltrs›15AKick off10 ltrs›17AABC's realm10 ltrs›20A___ Mai, Grammy-winning R&B singer4 ltrs›24AMars rover named in honor of a 19th-century activist9 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 4, 202611AHit a point of no return?4 ltrs›16A“Outta my way!”4 ltrs›18ABody part affected by heterochromia4 ltrs›19AFed4 ltrs›21ABuff5 ltrs›22ADrops5 ltrs›26ALudwig ___, post-W.W. II leader who led West Germany's economic recovery6 ltrs›28ACooking term whose name is composed of two synonyms for "criticize"8 ltrs›
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