“They're cut to defuse an explosive” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WIRES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “They're cut to defuse an explosive”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 29, 2026, where it runs at 21 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
May 29, 2026 grid10DSomeone attracted to intellect over looks, say11 ltrs›11DDream interrupter5 ltrs›12DCurrency in The Legend of Zelda5 ltrs›13DHoard5 ltrs›21DEager buyer's question12 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 29, 20261A"Oscar" of the French film industry5 ltrs›6AFeeling after a long hike4 ltrs›10ASinger/composer Bareilles4 ltrs›14APrematurely10 ltrs›16AMany a fund-raising target, informally4 ltrs›17A"We have a mutual friend?!"10 ltrs›18ASmurf who is more than 500 years old4 ltrs›19ASee 20-Across3 ltrs›
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