“What might go off the rails?” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BANKSHOT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “What might go off the rails?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 19, 2026, where it runs at 35 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jun 19, 2026 grid35A"___ Green" (Kermit the Frog song)4 ltrs›37APolitical philosopher who wrote "The state of a king shuts him from the world, yet the business of a king requires him to know it thoroughly"11 ltrs›43ASucceed in5 ltrs›45ACompanion of Ash and Misty in Pokémon anime5 ltrs›49AWord with ball or board4 ltrs›54A"That sounds brave ... but very stupid!"11 ltrs›57AOne concerned with transparency in the workplace?11 ltrs›60AChinese revolutionary Sun ___6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jun 19, 20261ACut of beef used in Santa Maria-style barbecue6 ltrs›7A___ Wilson, four-time M.V.P. of the 27-Down3 ltrs›10ACommon export, nowadays3 ltrs›13AField trip?11 ltrs›16ASection of a timeline3 ltrs›17AChef's complimentary bite11 ltrs›18AStaff3 ltrs›19AReacted to capturing a championship, perhaps4 ltrs›
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