“System in which XL is smaller than L … or a hint to interpreting the answers to the italicized clues” crossword clue
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•••••••••••••ROMANNUMERALS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ROMANNUMERALS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “System in which XL is smaller than L … or a hint to interpreting the answers to the italicized clues”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 26, 2026, where it runs at 35 Across and fills 13 squares. It crosses 13 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 26, 2026 grid22DWorkers who sing the opening number in "Frozen"6 ltrs›23DQueen of the Pride Lands4 ltrs›24DFriendly look4 ltrs›25DEnding of seven country names4 ltrs›26DPoke ___4 ltrs›27DDudes4 ltrs›31DPatronize, as an Airbnb6 ltrs›33DQuestionable, in slang3 ltrs›35DSide dish eaten with curry4 ltrs›36DRoundish, say4 ltrs›37DSalon job, informally4 ltrs›38DAssessment, informally4 ltrs›39DSide dish eaten with curry4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 26, 20261A8' 4"7 ltrs›8A250,000 sheets6 ltrs›14AShort piece of classical music8 ltrs›15AAccessory for SpongeBob SquarePants6 ltrs›16ALong-tongued animal8 ltrs›17ALaudanum, e.g.6 ltrs›18ACalif. M.L.B. team, on scoreboards3 ltrs›19AHappening5 ltrs›
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