“Spend money on "Wheel of Fortune" ... which won't help much for solving 17-, 21-, 36-, 41- and 53-Across!” crossword clue
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•••••••••BUYAVOWEL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BUYAVOWEL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Spend money on "Wheel of Fortune" ... which won't help much for solving 17-, 21-, 36-, 41- and 53-Across!”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 30, 2025, where it runs at 60 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 30, 2025 grid43DNot act up6 ltrs›46D___ Sea (arm of the Arctic Ocean)4 ltrs›48DMaking a plate appearance5 ltrs›50DScientist Hubble with a telescope named after him5 ltrs›51DFuzzy-feeling leather5 ltrs›52DExtremes of the earth5 ltrs›56D"OK, go ahead"4 ltrs›58DCasual collared shirt4 ltrs›61DDesire3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 30, 20251AScoundrels4 ltrs›5APointed end of a pen3 ltrs›8AParts not filled in4 ltrs›12ACookies with their name embossed on them5 ltrs›14APrefix with -metric3 ltrs›15AAttracts5 ltrs›17ASomething to wave with pride?9 ltrs›19ASardinia, e.g., to Sardinians5 ltrs›
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