“Sticky, as a situation” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••HAIRY
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HAIRY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sticky, as a situation”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 21, 2025, where it runs at 10 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
May 21, 2025 grid9AFragment5 ltrs›16AType of hunter-gatherer diet5 ltrs›19AAble to bend smoothly5 ltrs›21AMythological instruments of vengeance6 ltrs›24A"Work on your enunciation, bro!"11 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 21, 20251AWord with chocolate or computer4 ltrs›5AThompson or Stone of 2021's "Cruella"4 ltrs›14ASci-fi novel with giant sandworms4 ltrs›15AHelp for a faltering business4 ltrs›17A"Smile for the photo, dude!"9 ltrs›20AFragment6 ltrs›22AContractor's pipe material, for short3 ltrs›26AOmen7 ltrs›
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