“Unfruitful” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••BARREN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BARREN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Unfruitful”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 14, 2026, where it runs at 17 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
Aug 14, 2026 grid17ACouple's last coupling, perhaps10 ltrs›18AMounted warrior skilled in martial arts7 ltrs›21ASibling's cry of protest, maybe6 ltrs›27AUnit whose name derives from the Latin word for "heat"7 ltrs›31ALeave a lasting mark on4 ltrs›35AHuddling, as teammates7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 14, 20261A___ Plateau, home to the tomb of King Khufu4 ltrs›5ADiscovers9 ltrs›14A"There's my cue"4 ltrs›15A"Dios mío!"9 ltrs›16ASuperbright4 ltrs›20ARetired pro wrestler Flair3 ltrs›22AGuard for some time?8 ltrs›29ACompletely lose it6 ltrs›
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