“Symbols of wisdom” crossword clue
Answer
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••••ELMS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ELMS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Symbols of wisdom”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 1, 2025, where it runs at 36 Down 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. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 1, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jan 1, 2025 grid35A1990s sitcom featuring a bookstore5 ltrs›42ACandymaker Wonka5 ltrs›45AStart of Caesar's boast5 ltrs›48APatrick Stewart and Elton John, for two4 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Mar 19, 2025NYT Crossword6 Across••••OWLSJan 1, 2025NYT Crossword36 Down••••ELMSJan 1, 2025NYT Crossword54 Down••••OWLSOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••ELMS4 ltrs
••••OWLS4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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