“Word with fire or false” crossword clue
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•••••ALARM
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ALARM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Word with fire or false”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 5, 2025, where it runs at 38 Across 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
Dec 5, 2025 grid20DItems on many a back-to-school supply list7 ltrs›27DSilent sort4 ltrs›31DMohamed ___, Egyptian soccer star5 ltrs›32DShade of red6 ltrs›33DBig name in fast food7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 5, 20251AHome to Kotoka International Airport5 ltrs›6AMany a wearer of a long robe called a thawb5 ltrs›11ACan't-miss purchases?13 ltrs›14AWords of caution15 ltrs›16AThreshold3 ltrs›17ATies up7 ltrs›18ACoastal waterway3 ltrs›19AUp5 ltrs›
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