“Unhelpful response to "Why?"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.JUSTBECAUSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Unhelpful response to "Why?"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 9, 2025, where it runs at 31 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 9, 2025 grid10DIngredient in meringue cookies8 ltrs›14D"This work is getting to be too much"11 ltrs›17DApple skins?11 ltrs›21DBuildings that aren't water-resistant11 ltrs›24D"La Cousine ___" (Balzac novel)5 ltrs›25DOverly wise, say5 ltrs›27DFeels thirsty5 ltrs›28DGives accolades5 ltrs›29DEdges5 ltrs›30DYou can see right through them5 ltrs›31DPhenomenon of experiencing something as strangely new even though one has experienced it before8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 9, 20251AApproach boldly6 ltrs›7AWord with fixed or net6 ltrs›13APurple-hatted Nintendo character7 ltrs›15AMildew, e.g.6 ltrs›16ALittle Italian toasts8 ltrs›18AOne choice at a dry cleaner6 ltrs›19ASay but not really mean5 ltrs›20AEnglish town known for its mineral water5 ltrs›
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