“"Sticks"” crossword clue
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•••••••••BACKWOODS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BACKWOODS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Sticks"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 15, 2026, where it runs at 30 Down 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
May 15, 2026 grid30AHarps on8 ltrs›34AThrow in at the end5 ltrs›37AJarring film transition to a new scene8 ltrs›40AGive a hand?5 ltrs›45A"Nasty!"3 ltrs›49AFigures in "Puss in Boots" and "Hop-o'-My-Thumb"5 ltrs›52A"I don't care either way"10 ltrs›55AUse of a popular song to make a scene iconic, in film-speak10 ltrs›57ADifficult time for farmers9 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••••••BACKWOODS9 ltrs
••••RODS4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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