“The Hawks and the Pelicans, for two” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NBATEAMS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “The Hawks and the Pelicans, for two”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 2, 2025, where it runs at 27 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 2, 2025 grid7DWith 43-Down, seeking funding from investors … or what you're doing in 4-, 9-, 15- and 38-Down?7 ltrs›9DBrought up the rear8 ltrs›15DGrey Goose competitor14 ltrs›22DHairball hacker3 ltrs›28DBit in a friendship bracelet4 ltrs›29DMany a Mideast native4 ltrs›30D1970s sitcom title character who "can turn the world on with her smile"4 ltrs›31DSuperiors to cpls.4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 2, 20251APosts on a battleship, say5 ltrs›6AComic Idle of Monty Python4 ltrs›10ASport with striking and grappling, for short3 ltrs›13A"Grrr!"5 ltrs›14APro ___ (fairly divided)4 ltrs›15ARay of light4 ltrs›16ACozy corners5 ltrs›17ACarpe ___ (seize the day: Lat.)4 ltrs›
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