“*Task for a locksmith” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.KEYCUTTING is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “*Task for a locksmith”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 16, 2025, where it runs at 25 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 16, 2025 grid7DPremature5 ltrs›8DNext to bat6 ltrs›9DAromas6 ltrs›11DA shopper, not a buyer, informally9 ltrs›12DFashion house named for its founder, Signor Garavani9 ltrs›13DScraping (by)5 ltrs›22DNon's opposite3 ltrs›25DSoul and Sorento4 ltrs›26DSunrise direction4 ltrs›27DCable inits. for cinephiles3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 16, 20251ARelatives, informally3 ltrs›4ACarved bit of jewelry5 ltrs›9AFigure out5 ltrs›14APub pintful3 ltrs›15A___ Dictionary (crowdsourced online reference)5 ltrs›16AFrog's sound5 ltrs›17A*High-status American Express offering9 ltrs›19ACause of food poisoning, for short5 ltrs›
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