“Writer of the 1969 hit "The Boxer"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PAULSIMON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Writer of the 1969 hit "The Boxer"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 14, 2026, where it runs at 32 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 14, 2026 grid5DSome deflections for argument's sake12 ltrs›8DReally, really believing10 ltrs›21DNoted series with over 200 Emmys … and an Oscar12 ltrs›24DSomething cut or defused7 ltrs›25DReady for business4 ltrs›28DJust go along10 ltrs›29DRing stats4 ltrs›31DPromenade4 ltrs›32DTanning target4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 14, 20261ABehave like an ass4 ltrs›5A18th-century British P.M. William Pitt, e.g.4 ltrs›9ACome back5 ltrs›14ARecipient of a key to the city, say9 ltrs›16AShocked ... shocked!5 ltrs›17ALike Thunderdell, the monster slain by Jack the Giant Killer9 ltrs›18ADes'ree's "You ___ Be"5 ltrs›19AMottled6 ltrs›
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