“Touch lightly, as a gas pedal” crossword clue
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••••••EASEON
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EASEON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Touch lightly, as a gas pedal”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 4, 2026, where it runs at 95 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.
Crossing entries
Jan 4, 2026 grid93ADevoted effort to looking attractive7 ltrs›99APossessed, biblically5 ltrs›103ABuffalo's home: Abbr.3 ltrs›109AThey'll get there eventually12 ltrs›115ACountry whose border shape is the world's roundest11 ltrs›118ASteal for ransom6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 4, 20261AIt protects the heart7 ltrs›8AEgyptian god of the underworld6 ltrs›14ADr.'s order?3 ltrs›17ASubstances found in cured meats and explosives8 ltrs›18ATheme park with attractions like The Count's Splash Castle and Oscar's Rusty Rotten Rockets11 ltrs›21AHigh marks8 ltrs›22A"That's enough bickering!"12 ltrs›24AValletta's land5 ltrs›
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