“Tales told by flashlight” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GHOSTSTORIES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Tales told by flashlight”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 30, 2026, where it runs at 21 Down and fills 12 squares. It crosses 12 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 30, 2026 grid21AMelts down11 ltrs›22AMention in passing7 ltrs›25ALike racehorses' hooves4 ltrs›31ASome repurposed cornfields5 ltrs›34APick5 ltrs›37ADoesn't take the regular train home, maybe9 ltrs›40ACapture a moment, in fiction8 ltrs›42AChaney of classic horror3 ltrs›46A"Don't kid yourself"11 ltrs›52A"Don't panic!"10 ltrs›54AMaterialized5 ltrs›57ASteps on a scale5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 30, 20261APuppetry and animation4 ltrs›5APiedmont province with a namesake wine4 ltrs›9AStopped lying5 ltrs›14ATitle for Jane Goodall4 ltrs›15A"Those guys?"4 ltrs›16A___ Summer (program for Annapolis freshmen)5 ltrs›17ASwitch to a shorter line, say4 ltrs›18AProduct that might feature a dandelion on the label10 ltrs›
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