“They can't abide messes” crossword clue
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••••••••••NEATFREAKS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NEATFREAKS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “They can't abide messes”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 18, 2026, where it runs at 25 Down and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 18, 2026 grid23ASummer camp craft5 ltrs›27A^5 ltrs›31ASilk Road locale, largely4 ltrs›34A*"What a great idea!"16 ltrs›40APage for learning more, for short3 ltrs›43AOddity5 ltrs›48A*Having a perfect record8 ltrs›51AIt covers a fair amount of ground without moving7 ltrs›54AClassic wood for boatbuilding4 ltrs›61AWest Coast N.F.L. team4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 18, 20261AYoung grasshopper5 ltrs›6ADibs, e.g.5 ltrs›11AOrg. that offers one "L" of a ride?3 ltrs›14A___ a la brasa (Peruvian chicken dish)5 ltrs›15AGame to play when the spirit moves you?5 ltrs›16AMinnesota's state bird4 ltrs›17A*Restaurant chain named after a Rolling Stones song11 ltrs›19ABig name in cosmetics4 ltrs›
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