“Thinking hard, informally” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.USINGTHEOLDBEAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Thinking hard, informally”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 4, 2025, where it runs at 11 Down and fills 15 squares. It crosses 15 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 4, 2025 grid10AShapeless stuff4 ltrs›16AAthlete posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom4 ltrs›17AOne getting in online debates, colloquially15 ltrs›21ALike some relations8 ltrs›24ABit of sliding glass door maintenance6 ltrs›29ADuke Ellington's "___ Doll"5 ltrs›34APioneering agriculturist Tull6 ltrs›35A"Lemme be straight with you"15 ltrs›41A___ power trip3 ltrs›45ASteered3 ltrs›48ASign above some real estate signs4 ltrs›52ABlue-blooded5 ltrs›55AAnti-jaywalking directive15 ltrs›60AOnetime iPod model4 ltrs›63A2021 book subtitled "Workers of the World"4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Apr 4, 20251AIt may lead to a second opinion4 ltrs›5AShape-shifters?5 ltrs›14AIts flag was solid red with a white elephant4 ltrs›15AHome health risk5 ltrs›20ABuddhist scripture5 ltrs›22AFirst responder, to many4 ltrs›25AMade a fast break?3 ltrs›27ABoorish sorts5 ltrs›
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