“Worth looking back on” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HISTORIC is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Worth looking back on”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 15, 2026, where it runs at 16 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 15, 2026 grid7DClassic 1926 novel often published with a bull and matador on its cover15 ltrs›8DDressing group12 ltrs›9DGamgee player in "Lord of the Rings"5 ltrs›10D___-C4 ltrs›11DThe second one on the Statue of Liberty is longer than its first one3 ltrs›12DToothache care option6 ltrs›13DCommunion, e.g.6 ltrs›14DCharybdis' man-eating opposite, in myth6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 15, 20261ABegan6 ltrs›7AShow faces?8 ltrs›15ABring back into the fold, so to speak6 ltrs›17AOne from "Japan's kitchen"6 ltrs›18AAppeal8 ltrs›19ABit of ceramic ware3 ltrs›20ACast off7 ltrs›22A7/3 ltrs›
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