“What dilapidated buildings and rampant graffiti may be a sign of” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.URBANDECAY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “What dilapidated buildings and rampant graffiti may be a sign of”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 30, 2025, where it runs at 49 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 30, 2025 grid21D"I'd avoid that"12 ltrs›24DViola's twin brother in "Twelfth Night"9 ltrs›40DBits of wood paneling5 ltrs›41DVessel with two silent letters5 ltrs›42DLike the Mideast's Bahla Fort5 ltrs›43DHead to town?5 ltrs›45DCapture the attention of4 ltrs›46DFree (to)4 ltrs›47D"Count me in!"4 ltrs›49DHost nation of the 2028 Olympics3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 30, 20251ATitle typically abbreviated to its first and last letters5 ltrs›6AStoried stargazers4 ltrs›10AAnother name for ESPN8, with "the"4 ltrs›14A___ Perry, award-winning author of 2022's "South to America"5 ltrs›15A___ the Holy, canonized Norwegian king4 ltrs›16AWay out, say4 ltrs›17ALittle dippers?10 ltrs›19ATargets for bark beetles4 ltrs›
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