“"What's the alternative?"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HOWELSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"What's the alternative?"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 13, 2025, where it runs at 32 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 13, 2025 grid32AProvince in the names of many Chinese restaurants5 ltrs›34APetunia's partner, in cartoons5 ltrs›39ABotanical bristles4 ltrs›42ANetwork3 ltrs›45APooped15 ltrs›49ACompletely at ease15 ltrs›50A"I mean, duh!"15 ltrs›
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Sep 13, 20251AStudent's plan15 ltrs›16AItalian pianist who composed the scores for "Nomadland" and "The Father"15 ltrs›17ASort of habitat in a bottle garden15 ltrs›18AGumbo ingredients5 ltrs›19ATop4 ltrs›20ACalifornia's ___ Nuevo State Park3 ltrs›21AContests4 ltrs›22AContents of Pandora's box5 ltrs›
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