“Theoretical timeline where things play out a little differently ... as featured in this puzzle” crossword clue
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••••••••••••••••ALTERNATEREALITY
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ALTERNATEREALITY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Theoretical timeline where things play out a little differently ... as featured in this puzzle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 1, 2026, where it runs at 64 Across and fills 16 squares. It crosses 16 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 1, 2026 grid29DGet ready for dinner, say8 ltrs›31DAspiring actor's submission8 ltrs›34DWebsites whose URLs are stored, typically9 ltrs›39DTrickster9 ltrs›50DClear warnings6 ltrs›52DTanning agents, informally6 ltrs›53DGemstone with biological roots5 ltrs›54DH.S. media room5 ltrs›55DDodge deceptively5 ltrs›56DBehind4 ltrs›57DPurposes4 ltrs›58D"Phooey!"5 ltrs›59DPosh clothing material5 ltrs›60DSite of the Ten Plagues5 ltrs›65DTraditional Japanese drama3 ltrs›66DQB Manning3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 1, 20261ADesignation for a potato5 ltrs›6AKind of party4 ltrs›10ACounter, as a claim5 ltrs›15A___ Holmes, 2020s role for Millie Bobby Brown5 ltrs›16AStrongly nudge4 ltrs›17AIn opposition to everyone else5 ltrs›18AJack ___5 ltrs›19APosition in a bridge game4 ltrs›
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