“To whom you might say "I wish …"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GENIE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “To whom you might say "I wish …"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 31, 2026, where it runs at 51 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 31, 2026 grid37DVariety of dog associated with King Charles7 ltrs›38DMore unpleasant6 ltrs›39D___ Noster (the Lord's Prayer)5 ltrs›47DBodily partitions5 ltrs›51DLong cut4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 31, 20261AGrappling is used in this11 ltrs›12AOnes who handle minor health problems?13 ltrs›14ADessert introduced to the U.S. in the 1780s, after Thomas Jefferson discovered it in France15 ltrs›16ALike someone in pointe shoes, maybe5 ltrs›17A___-di-dah3 ltrs›18ASay "hey," slangily5 ltrs›19AThey're at the tops of some ladders, informally4 ltrs›20AOffering that's fresh off the press?5 ltrs›
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