“Um, two bases for paint” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LIKEOILANDWATER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Um, two bases for paint”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 29, 2026, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 15 squares. It crosses 15 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 29, 2026 grid1DTranquil4 ltrs›2DAward won by a young Meryl Streep for her role in "Alice in Concert" (1981)4 ltrs›3DTotally destroyed, in gamer-speak4 ltrs›4D"I think you should leave"8 ltrs›5DHolding in high esteem7 ltrs›6D___ skirt4 ltrs›7DEasternmost member of the Arab League4 ltrs›8DTruckload3 ltrs›9DGet delivery, say7 ltrs›10DHero of Philly?6 ltrs›11DWhere things are happening10 ltrs›12DLeave in a text, say4 ltrs›13DLabourite's opponent4 ltrs›18DIt's all black and white4 ltrs›19DSeparate (out)6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 29, 20261AFortune 500 listing: Abbr.4 ltrs›5ASnap5 ltrs›10AOne initiating a Zoom meeting4 ltrs›14AFirst to die in the Bible4 ltrs›15AWord has it5 ltrs›16A"You're ___ something!"4 ltrs›20AApe-man's introduction8 ltrs›21ANumber that Jerry Rice wore for his entire N.F.L. career6 ltrs›
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