“What may slow the pace of some legs in a marathon” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CRAMPS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “What may slow the pace of some legs in a marathon”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 9, 2026, where it runs at 48 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
May 9, 2026 grid47ALooks all over6 ltrs›51AGreat find in the candy aisle, by the sound of it4 ltrs›56ATropical ring5 ltrs›62A2000 parody of a 62-Across10 ltrs›65APostponed court date?10 ltrs›67ASkirt with a bunch of leaves, perhaps10 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 9, 20261AGold meddlers?10 ltrs›11AOne making calls on the fly?4 ltrs›15AYou or me, e.g.10 ltrs›16A___ paratha (potato-filled flatbread)4 ltrs›17AExclamation of surprise from a host10 ltrs›18APlace for a post4 ltrs›19ADr. J, for all of his N.B.A. career5 ltrs›20APerspective4 ltrs›
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