NYT Crossword · 63 Down
“27- or 55-Down backward” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, October 12, 2023 as 63 Down. The answer has 3 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Thursday, October 12, 2023 · 63 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “27- or 55-Down backward”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with S and ends with A, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “27- or 55-Down backward” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 63 Down.
What is the answer to the “27- or 55-Down backward” crossword clue?
The answer is SSA (3 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.