“They may be fixed or variable” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RATES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “They may be fixed or variable”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 14, 2026, where it runs at 31 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 14, 2026 grid10DMock "Ooh, you frighten me!"8 ltrs›19DWhere Caitlin Clark played Division I basketball4 ltrs›32DTunes with an irresistible rhythm10 ltrs›33DChange across the Atlantic5 ltrs›34DSquirrel away5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 14, 20261AWasn't even close, as in comparison5 ltrs›6AFashion name that's become slang for "excellent"5 ltrs›11ABinary 10, in decimal value3 ltrs›14AGarlicky sauce5 ltrs›15ABeef up the arsenal, say5 ltrs›16ATuna variety3 ltrs›17A"Sunday in the Park With George," for one15 ltrs›20ABig ___ (audacious thing to make)3 ltrs›
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