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NYT Crossword Answers for October 16, 2001
Tuesday, October 16, 2001 · 78 clues
This page lists the NYT Crossword from Tuesday, October 16, 2001: 78 clues, each with its answer behind a reveal button. For the newest puzzle, go to today's NYT Crossword answers.
Across clues
- 1
Mayhem
5 letters Hints for Mayhem Clue page for Mayhem
- 10
- 14
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 20
- 21
- 25
- 26
- 31
- 37
- 40
- 41
- 42
- 50
Edits
11 letters Hints for Edits Clue page for Edits
- 53
- 57
Thug
4 letters Hints for Thug Clue page for Thug
- 62
- 63
Down clues
- 4
- 6
- 7
- 8
Costly
4 letters Hints for Costly Clue page for Costly
- 22
- 24
- 26
- 29
- 35
- 37
- 42
Bloom
7 letters Hints for Bloom Clue page for Bloom
- 43
Nap
6 letters Hints for Nap Clue page for Nap
- 45
- 46
- 47
- 54
- 55
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