“With 42-Across, the Mafia” crossword clue
Answer
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••••COSA
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.COSA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “With 42-Across, the Mafia”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 17, 2025, where it runs at 50 Down 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
Dec 17, 2025 grid50AEaster Island's country5 ltrs›59APrimordial substance4 ltrs›62ATakes a tour of4 ltrs›65ADoes the math, in a way4 ltrs›
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Dec 17, 20251ALock combinations?5 ltrs›6A___ League4 ltrs›10ASingle instruction4 ltrs›14AEnemy W.W. II vessel5 ltrs›15ATurner of old movies4 ltrs›16APowerful impulse4 ltrs›17AGroup of grumps sitting around kvetching?10 ltrs›19AElmer's nemesis4 ltrs›
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