“Spectacle” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••SCENE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SCENE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Spectacle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 24, 2025, where it runs at 101 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on August 24, 2025.
Crossing entries
Aug 24, 2025 grid101AWest Coast airport code3 ltrs›106ABuckwheat, for one6 ltrs›109AIf MERCK, MARS & AIG merged and became an art supplies company, they would sell ___12 ltrs›115AScorch5 ltrs›119AElement of many signs4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 4, 2026NYT Crossword101 Down••••SHOWAug 24, 2025NYT Crossword101 Down•••••SCENEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••SCENE5 ltrs
••••SHOW4 ltrs
•••••••PAGEANT7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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