“To a ___ degree” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LESSER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “To a ___ degree”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 25, 2026, where it runs at 9 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 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 January 25, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jan 25, 2026 grid6AApple TV comedy that received 20 Emmy nominations for its first season8 ltrs›21A"I want to hear about that!"8 ltrs›23A"That cabinet with plates looks awfully full"14 ltrs›27ASome M.I.T. grads, for short3 ltrs›33AIt's good for the long haul4 ltrs›43A"It's saying you completed the marathon in under two hours, which can't be right"12 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Apr 23, 2026NYT Crossword6 Down••••••SOWHATJan 25, 2026NYT Crossword9 Down••••••LESSEROther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••LESSER6 ltrs
••••••SOWHAT6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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