“"Wow! With form like that, you're headed to Wimbledon!"” crossword clue
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••••••••••••••••••••BACKHANDEDCOMPLIMENT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BACKHANDEDCOMPLIMENT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Wow! With form like that, you're headed to Wimbledon!"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 12, 2026, where it runs at 87 Across and fills 20 squares. It crosses 20 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 12, 2026 grid63DTofu alternative6 ltrs›64DAs a joke6 ltrs›66DBull rings?10 ltrs›68DLaid off5 ltrs›73DClutch4 ltrs›74DDisaster relief org.4 ltrs›75DNoted example of oligopoly, in brief4 ltrs›79D"Have a safe trip"8 ltrs›80DFivers4 ltrs›81D"2001" villain3 ltrs›82DFar from basic6 ltrs›84DBaking recipe instruction7 ltrs›85DBiden and Bush, once, in brief3 ltrs›88DProfessional responsibilities, colloquially4 ltrs›89DShow up6 ltrs›90DCubans, e.g.6 ltrs›91DSpotted wildcat6 ltrs›92DPut your nose where it doesn't belong, say6 ltrs›93DFlowing tresses5 ltrs›94DOne looking after pupils, for short6 ltrs›
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