“timiL” crossword clue
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••••••••••••BACKWARDSCAP
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BACKWARDSCAP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “timiL”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 21, 2026, where it runs at 20 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
May 21, 2026 grid1DShort negative review6 ltrs›2DFloor covering in a Japanese tearoom6 ltrs›3D"Bingo!"11 ltrs›4DStole material4 ltrs›5DSouthern denial6 ltrs›6DSomething tickled on a piano5 ltrs›7D"Buy ___. They're not making it anymore" (old saying)4 ltrs›8DPhilanthropic group with a clock face in its logo4 ltrs›9DThe so-called "Pineapple Isle"5 ltrs›10DGoes around and around5 ltrs›21DInflicts6 ltrs›22DMuse of history4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 21, 20261AGossiped-about duo4 ltrs›5ARiver whose southernmost source is found in Burundi4 ltrs›9AAnimal that expresses anger by spitting5 ltrs›14ACurbside call4 ltrs›15AEgg's outline4 ltrs›16ATraditional Vietnamese garment whose name means "long shirt"5 ltrs›17A2000 Eminem single with lines from his "biggest fan"4 ltrs›18ASt. Benedict, for one4 ltrs›
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