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“Takes a little off” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Mar 1, 202528 Down5 letters
Answer
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•••••TRIMS
5 letters · 28 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TRIMS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Takes a little off”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 1, 2025, where it runs at 28 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on March 1, 2025.

Crossing entries

Mar 1, 2025 grid
27AM.L.B. M.V.P. with both the Los Angeles Angels and Dodgers6 ltrs›32AAuthor Shaw5 ltrs›33ASnack items that can go to your head11 ltrs›35ASensible guide11 ltrs›36AHigh-calorie burger toppings11 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Apr 12, 2026NYT Crossword53 Across•••••TRIMSMar 1, 2025NYT Crossword28 Down•••••TRIMS

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