“Stare in astonishment” crossword clue
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••••GAPE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GAPE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Stare in astonishment”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 15, 2026, where it runs at 52 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 15, 2026 grid41DStar quality4 ltrs›44DApril fool, e.g.5 ltrs›47DThrowing for a loop6 ltrs›52DReally try to get5 ltrs›
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