“Works that are heard rather than read” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BOOKSONTAPE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Works that are heard rather than read”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 29, 2025, where it runs at 47 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 29, 2025 grid29DSynthetic fiber5 ltrs›33DCommoner4 ltrs›34DNorway's capital4 ltrs›39DWhat a punch line may end4 ltrs›40DPart of a drill assembly or comedy routine3 ltrs›41D"Frozen" snowman4 ltrs›44DSeafood with claws7 ltrs›46DJeter in the Baseball Hall of Fame5 ltrs›48DRushing yards, e.g., informally4 ltrs›49D"Well, dang it!"6 ltrs›50DSlightly out of tune6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 29, 20251ALife story, in brief3 ltrs›4AThe "S" of NASA5 ltrs›9AWhere Shrek lives5 ltrs›14AKerfuffle3 ltrs›15AOuter limits5 ltrs›16AThey're contained within books5 ltrs›17AIs severely underpaid15 ltrs›20AAndean animal with a long neck5 ltrs›
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