“Thick, spiked outer covering?” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DRAGONSLAYER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Thick, spiked outer covering?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 28, 2026, where it runs at 23 Across and fills 12 squares. It crosses 12 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 28, 2026 grid4D"How strange …"6 ltrs›7DBaseball venue7 ltrs›8DRemove the ropes from, perhaps6 ltrs›9D"Sex ___" (adage)5 ltrs›11DCompetitions with anchors10 ltrs›12DWow5 ltrs›13DOutlet store?5 ltrs›18DMuff3 ltrs›22DMassive amounts of winnings, so to speak5 ltrs›24DAnticipate5 ltrs›25DLaundry detergent brand4 ltrs›26DPlunders5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 28, 20261ABrazilian berry4 ltrs›5AMonster whose gaze remained lethal after her death6 ltrs›11AGenre for many a mixtape3 ltrs›14AIt's not hard!4 ltrs›15ACame down, in a way6 ltrs›16ALike some angsty teens3 ltrs›17AArticle of furniture on which a plate of oats might be set?11 ltrs›19AJustice's domain3 ltrs›
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