“Threadbare” crossword clue
Answer
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••••WORN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WORN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Threadbare”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 9, 2025, where it runs at 41 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on March 9, 2025.
Crossing entries
Mar 9, 2025 grid39A[Chicago Daily Tribune, 11/3/1948]18 ltrs›47ACompany once called the California Perfume Company4 ltrs›54AThey're below par7 ltrs›59A"___ Mouse," Chick Corea jazz standard of 19725 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 21, 2025NYT Crossword37 Across••••WORNMar 9, 2025NYT Crossword41 Down••••WORNOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••WORN4 ltrs
••••••SHABBY6 ltrs
••••••FRAYED6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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