“Throws in the microwave” crossword clue
Answer
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••••ZAPS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ZAPS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Throws in the microwave”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 19, 2025, where it runs at 39 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.
Crossing entries
Aug 19, 2025 grid36AReptile that can reach up to 10 feet in length13 ltrs›41ANonexpert6 ltrs›45ADeluges with emails5 ltrs›52ASeries of steps5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 19, 20251ABiting comment3 ltrs›4A"No thanks"5 ltrs›9ABottom of the food chain, say4 ltrs›13AThat, in Spanish3 ltrs›14AEasier to get along with5 ltrs›15AJob perk that might accumulate5 ltrs›16ACatchalls of the insurance industry15 ltrs›19AEdgar Allan Poe writing4 ltrs›
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