“"The gloves are off!"” crossword clue
Answer
I
T
S
W
A
R
••••••ITSWAR
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ITSWAR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"The gloves are off!"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 25, 2026, where it runs at 25 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 25, 2026 grid10DA great deal5 ltrs›11DCoach's lack, often9 ltrs›12DUnderground scheme?9 ltrs›13DProviders of support for travelers9 ltrs›15DFired up again5 ltrs›26DWord with set, cast or writer4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 25, 20261AFashionable spots?9 ltrs›10AMeeting that's been cut short?4 ltrs›14ADevice used in making snow cones10 ltrs›16ALead4 ltrs›17AWhat might provide you an opportunity to walk in someone else's shoes?10 ltrs›18AGroup with the hits "Honey, Honey" and "Money, Money, Money"4 ltrs›19ASomething won by successful Olympians5 ltrs›20AAlternative to caps: Abbr.4 ltrs›
Back to the full Jul 25, 2026 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.