“They barely scratch the surface” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ICESKATES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “They barely scratch the surface”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 29, 2025, where it runs at 81 Down 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
Jun 29, 2025 grid80AAx handlers, perhaps7 ltrs›89AA.F.L.-___3 ltrs›92AVariety of plant whose name is pronounced differently in the U.K. than the U.S.4 ltrs›98AKentucky Derby prize5 ltrs›99AApt clue for the circled letters19 ltrs›106A"Hey Ya" hip-hop duo7 ltrs›110AApt clue for the circled letters15 ltrs›118AAt this point4 ltrs›122AOnetime high-speed fliers, for short4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jun 29, 20251AMuslim leader4 ltrs›5ADaffy Duck, for one5 ltrs›10AGrueling process4 ltrs›14AUnlocked?4 ltrs›18AConsideration in the dating scene4 ltrs›19ATV or radio station5 ltrs›20ACapitulate4 ltrs›21ASacrificial site5 ltrs›
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