NYT Crossword · 121 Down
“38-Down benchmark” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, August 15, 1999 as 121 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 · Sunday, August 15, 1999 · 121 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “38-Down benchmark”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with P and ends with R, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “38-Down benchmark” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 15, 1999, at 121 Down.
What is the answer to the “38-Down benchmark” crossword clue?
The answer is PAR (3 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.