“Whence the phrase "wear one's heart on one's sleeve"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OTHELLO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Whence the phrase "wear one's heart on one's sleeve"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 4, 2026, where it runs at 119 Across 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
Jan 4, 2026 grid77DElf portrayed by Cate Blanchett in "The Fellowship of the Ring"9 ltrs›89DPossible scenario, to a coder7 ltrs›97DFloral victory symbol6 ltrs›100DSpawned5 ltrs›105DJafar's parrot in "Aladdin"4 ltrs›107DDriven by envy toward his comrades, he fabricated events that led to their downfall4 ltrs›114D"Ruh-___!" (cry from Astro on "The Jetsons")3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 4, 20261AIt protects the heart7 ltrs›8AEgyptian god of the underworld6 ltrs›14ADr.'s order?3 ltrs›17ASubstances found in cured meats and explosives8 ltrs›18ATheme park with attractions like The Count's Splash Castle and Oscar's Rusty Rotten Rockets11 ltrs›21AHigh marks8 ltrs›22A"That's enough bickering!"12 ltrs›24AValletta's land5 ltrs›
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