“Stab, in a way” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••SPEAR
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPEAR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Stab, in a way”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 8, 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.
Crossing entries
Jan 8, 2026 grid4ALessons that might be spelled out for you?4 ltrs›14ACoffee option4 ltrs›16ANonverbal "well done"8 ltrs›20ADisney princess whose name is one letter off from a common princess accessory5 ltrs›25ACars with retractable roofs8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 8, 20261A___ canto3 ltrs›8APhotographer Diane5 ltrs›13AWide-open Q&A3 ltrs›15ASnatching sound, in the comics5 ltrs›18AWell-known scheme designer5 ltrs›19AOne of the two Boolean values, in programming4 ltrs›22AGimlet base3 ltrs›23ADundee dissent3 ltrs›
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