“"Yikes"-worthy” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CRINGEY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Yikes"-worthy”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 29, 2025, where it runs at 57 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 29, 2025 grid36DOver-the-top dramatic8 ltrs›44DCharles Darwin's ship6 ltrs›50DBribable5 ltrs›55D___ Park, F.D.R.'s home4 ltrs›57DGender prefix3 ltrs›58DG.O.P. group3 ltrs›59DOne from Hamburg3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 29, 20251ANosy Parkers6 ltrs›7A"Make like a drum and beat it!"7 ltrs›14ASource of the line "The female of the species is more deadly than the male"7 ltrs›16A"Ditto for us"7 ltrs›17AHalf of an Arnold Palmer7 ltrs›18A"Ta-da!"7 ltrs›19A*Mensa, for one4 ltrs›20A"___ Enchanted," 2004 film4 ltrs›
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