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“"The ___ is …"” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jun 29, 2025117 Across5 letters
Answer
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•••••THING
5 letters · 117 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.THING is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"The ___ is …"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 29, 2025, where it runs at 117 Across 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 June 29, 2025.

Crossing entries

Jun 29, 2025 grid
102D"You couldn't be more wrong!"5 ltrs›103DVideo game brother5 ltrs›112D"We come in peace" speakers, in brief3 ltrs›113DPi follower3 ltrs›114DHelp3 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Mar 29, 2026NYT Crossword2 Down•••••THINGJun 29, 2025NYT Crossword117 Across•••••THING

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