“Sport similar to pétanque” crossword clue
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•••••BOCCE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BOCCE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sport similar to pétanque”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 21, 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.
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