“Spelling combinations?” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen May 16, 202637 Down6 letters
Answer
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••••••COVENS
6 letters · 37 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.COVENS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Spelling combinations?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 16, 2026, where it runs at 37 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 16, 2026.

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