“Units equal to nine inches” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPANS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Units equal to nine inches”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 21, 2025, where it runs at 5 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
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