“Take a little off the top” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SKIM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Take a little off the top”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 5, 2025, where it runs at 24 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.
Crossing entries
Dec 5, 2025 grid24ACurtail4 ltrs›26ASpot likely to smear8 ltrs›29ACut, as with a box cutter4 ltrs›31AFilm with the tagline "Someone has taken their love for scary movies one step too far"6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 5, 20251AHome to Kotoka International Airport5 ltrs›6AMany a wearer of a long robe called a thawb5 ltrs›11ACan't-miss purchases?13 ltrs›14AWords of caution15 ltrs›16AThreshold3 ltrs›17ATies up7 ltrs›18ACoastal waterway3 ltrs›19AUp5 ltrs›
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