“Strip down the Interstate” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MEDIAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Strip down the Interstate”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 7, 2026, where it runs at 12 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 7, 2026 grid12ASummer picnic side dish13 ltrs›14AHomo sapiens, e.g.15 ltrs›16ACurio shop treasure6 ltrs›18ALosing propositions?5 ltrs›22ANot, colloquially4 ltrs›25ASome control buttons3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 7, 20261ABreakfast bar item11 ltrs›17ASinger with the 2016 Grammy-winning soul ballad "Cranes in the Sky"7 ltrs›19AKeep-on-keeping-on quality4 ltrs›21ACause for getting stuck4 ltrs›23AMisdirect4 ltrs›24AAirbnb inclusion, usually5 ltrs›26ALike hand-to-hand fighting10 ltrs›28AOn the starting line9 ltrs›
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