“They may be lifted … or downed” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPIRITS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “They may be lifted … or downed”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 30, 2026, where it runs at 53 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 30, 2026 grid29DPuts down6 ltrs›38DSeller of knickknacks9 ltrs›42DLike a zoomer after 19974 ltrs›48DIt's not the main part of the action7 ltrs›49DHigh achievers?7 ltrs›54DSit (down) heavily4 ltrs›55DArrogant6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 30, 20261AChange entirely5 ltrs›6ALike former secrets6 ltrs›12AMake like a frog3 ltrs›15AOne who doesn't speak while in a cast5 ltrs›16ABalkan state that's been independent since 20086 ltrs›17ALike the name of former soccer star Mark De Man3 ltrs›18ACluster12 ltrs›20ADensity symbol3 ltrs›
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