“"The thing is …"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.YOUSEE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"The thing is …"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 28, 2026, where it runs at 35 Down 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
Aug 28, 2026 grid35A___ polo (sport played in Pakistan)3 ltrs›39A___ collar4 ltrs›42AWorld's second-most-populous island6 ltrs›45AThey might raise your kids12 ltrs›49A"Easy-peasy!"10 ltrs›54AHoudini specialty9 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 28, 20261A"Oh, what the hell"7 ltrs›8AMythical figure in "Doctor Faustus"5 ltrs›13AWorrier's words8 ltrs›15ALike a parkour practitioner5 ltrs›16APolitician's response, maybe9 ltrs›18AStep in the shower5 ltrs›19AChristian ___3 ltrs›20ABeamed over10 ltrs›
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