“What a punch line may end” crossword clue
Answer
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••••JOKE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.JOKE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “What a punch line may end”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 29, 2025, where it runs at 39 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 29, 2025 grid39ASeating area for 12 peers7 ltrs›43AStringed instrument that rests on the ground5 ltrs›47AWorks that are heard rather than read11 ltrs›51ASister of Meg, Jo and Amy in "Little Women"4 ltrs›
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Dec 29, 20251ALife story, in brief3 ltrs›4AThe "S" of NASA5 ltrs›9AWhere Shrek lives5 ltrs›14AKerfuffle3 ltrs›15AOuter limits5 ltrs›16AThey're contained within books5 ltrs›17AIs severely underpaid15 ltrs›20AAndean animal with a long neck5 ltrs›
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