“Wood for a kite” crossword clue
Answer
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A
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•••••BALSA
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BALSA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Wood for a kite”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 16, 2025, where it runs at 30 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 16, 2025 grid29AHome of the Wolverines in college sports8 ltrs›37AReddit Q&A3 ltrs›40ACaramel-topped dessert4 ltrs›43AQuaint contradiction5 ltrs›44A2003 period film starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe14 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 16, 20251ACourtroom entry4 ltrs›5ABroke bread3 ltrs›8ASee 11-Down6 ltrs›14ALead-in to an implied "go there" or "think about it"8 ltrs›16ARouse (oneself)6 ltrs›17ASub category8 ltrs›18AGrave6 ltrs›19AInvestment firm T. ___ Price4 ltrs›
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