“Start of a quip by comic Steven Wright” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WHYISNTTHEWORD is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Start of a quip by comic Steven Wright”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 2, 2025, where it runs at 20 Across and fills 14 squares. It crosses 14 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 2, 2025 grid1D"Jeopardy!" offering6 ltrs›2D12-time Olympic swimming medalist Ryan ___6 ltrs›3DWorn at the edges9 ltrs›4DPrefix with sexual4 ltrs›5DPossible response to "Where are you?"8 ltrs›6DCraft kit fabrics8 ltrs›7D"Right away, boss!"4 ltrs›8DComedian Trevor4 ltrs›9D"___ Game" (1986 Hugo Award winner)6 ltrs›10DCot alternative8 ltrs›11DWear out one's welcome, say8 ltrs›12DAchilles, for two7 ltrs›21DUnderworld figure5 ltrs›22DIs in the past3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 2, 20251AFirst in a series7 ltrs›5APixel rival8 ltrs›10ASnap7 ltrs›14AAverage Joe's name (that's not Joe)4 ltrs›15ABases loaded, e.g.5 ltrs›16AIris's location4 ltrs›17ATemporary cover of a sort4 ltrs›18AEpic with the line "Come, friend, you too must die"5 ltrs›
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