“Word after smart or flip” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••PHONE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PHONE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Word after smart or flip”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 30, 2026, where it runs at 14 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
Jun 30, 2026 grid14ADevout5 ltrs›17APeter ___, physicist with a field and a particle named for him5 ltrs›19A*Knack for success10 ltrs›22AReveal5 ltrs›27A*Source of ongoing income, informally10 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jun 30, 20261AProfessional wrestler's takedown4 ltrs›5AHalt, to a horse4 ltrs›9A"You've ___ this!"3 ltrs›12ABusiness-casual tops worn in the summer5 ltrs›15ABeatles compilation album with 27 chart-topping hits3 ltrs›16ABig name in pain relief5 ltrs›18AAnti-trafficking agcy.3 ltrs›21AMakes angry, old-style4 ltrs›
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