“They spike during the holidays” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SALES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “They spike during the holidays”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 26, 2025, where it runs at 42 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
Aug 26, 2025 grid21DA&W specialties6 ltrs›30DRenewable gasoline additive7 ltrs›34DCry to a captor9 ltrs›35DIdyllic spot4 ltrs›36DUltimatum word4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 26, 20251ASomething tapped at a bar3 ltrs›4A___ monster (only venomous lizard native to the U.S.)4 ltrs›8AGo caroling, say4 ltrs›12ABritish weekly on business, politics and culture, with "The"9 ltrs›15ADevils' center, appropriately4 ltrs›16AOnes taking baby pictures in the delivery room, maybe10 ltrs›18AStead4 ltrs›19AUniversity just north of Harvard5 ltrs›
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