“What might wind up in your mattress?” crossword clue
Answer
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••••COIL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.COIL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “What might wind up in your mattress?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 22, 2026, where it runs at 45 Across 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
Aug 22, 2026 grid26DTidbits of Greek culture?10 ltrs›40DSuccess in another's field, say7 ltrs›41DEngage in tomfoolery3 ltrs›46DContract winner, typically6 ltrs›
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Aug 22, 20261ADish such as Germany's hasenpfeffer10 ltrs›11ASet of 24 for a box jellyfish4 ltrs›15A"Hello?" follower10 ltrs›16AStraight-up4 ltrs›17ABeset by impossible circumstances10 ltrs›18A___ noche (tonight, in Spanish)4 ltrs›19A"Let's talk about it afterward"10 ltrs›20AFrom scratch4 ltrs›
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