“Words that may open doors” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ITSME is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Words that may open doors”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 16, 2026, where it runs at 77 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
Aug 16, 2026 grid35DJob that may involve jumping through hoops9 ltrs›49DFemale rapper with a longtime feud with Foxy Brown6 ltrs›59DNot very favorable, as some 84-Down4 ltrs›71DA-lister4 ltrs›78DAttach with a click6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 16, 20261AWork parodied by Umberto Eco's "Granita"6 ltrs›7ASubject of Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter"3 ltrs›10AOne's opponents4 ltrs›14AUncool4 ltrs›18AUntold6 ltrs›19ADown Under runners4 ltrs›21ACaramel-filled candy4 ltrs›22AWord following bear or honey4 ltrs›
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