“Something a child takes a swing at” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PINATA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Something a child takes a swing at”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 24, 2026, where it runs at 21 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 24, 2026 grid21A___ furniture5 ltrs›25ACreative spark, in slang5 ltrs›28AIt's made with grains7 ltrs›33APrefix with watt4 ltrs›37A"The skin cream you're using must be Neutrogena or CeraVe!"?14 ltrs›44ABaseball legend who dated J.Lo4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 24, 20261ASecond attempt4 ltrs›5AHunk of marble, e.g.4 ltrs›9AVery proficient5 ltrs›14AWhat many plants do in the heat4 ltrs›18ANeighbor of Turkmenistan4 ltrs›19AWord with happy or half4 ltrs›20AUnusual trinket5 ltrs›22AStoical British guys?15 ltrs›
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