“Word with cavity or contraceptive” crossword clue
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••••ORAL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ORAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Word with cavity or contraceptive”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 8, 2026, where it runs at 54 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
Apr 8, 2026 grid53AWhen to play a note with sudden strong emphasis?11 ltrs›58A"What's Opera, Doc?," e.g.?11 ltrs›61AHits hard4 ltrs›64APainter Paul4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Apr 8, 20261A"I'm afraid not," quaintly6 ltrs›7AFood brand for Fido4 ltrs›11ALike major-city airports, typically: Abbr.4 ltrs›15ACash in6 ltrs›16AAvocado dip, informally4 ltrs›17ATake a risk4 ltrs›18AAudience's reverent response to a symphony finale?11 ltrs›20AKeenly interested4 ltrs›
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