“Zingers” crossword clue
Answer
B
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•••••BARBS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BARBS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Zingers”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 22, 2025, where it runs at 4 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 22, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jan 22, 2025 grid4AWhat might rain down on opposing players4 ltrs›15A___-Seltzer4 ltrs›18A500 sheets of paper4 ltrs›20AJay Gatsby, to Nick Carraway?12 ltrs›23APuffs5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 29, 2025NYT Crossword52 Down••••JABSJan 22, 2025NYT Crossword4 Down•••••BARBSOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••BARBS5 ltrs
••••JABS4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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