“The shark-warning notes of "Jaws," for example” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LEITMOTIF is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “The shark-warning notes of "Jaws," for example”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 7, 2025, where it runs at 114 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 7, 2025 grid90DStartle5 ltrs›95D___ Sunday6 ltrs›96DBody part containing photoreceptors6 ltrs›102DBall girl?5 ltrs›103DDidn't dine out5 ltrs›104DLarge safari sight5 ltrs›105DIntoxicating Asian plant whose name sounds like an insect5 ltrs›106DClear, in a way, as a windshield5 ltrs›115DSpherical shape3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 7, 20251AWhere Gloria Estefan was born6 ltrs›7AHairstyle that can be casual or formal4 ltrs›11ARelative of a sultan4 ltrs›15AStrikebreaking sort4 ltrs›19AOne who gives a good talking-to?6 ltrs›20ASpring's opposite, tidally4 ltrs›21AConstant nuisance4 ltrs›22AMansión, por ejemplo4 ltrs›
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