NYT Crossword · 3 Down
“8-Down alternatives” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Friday, June 25, 1999 as 3 Down. The answer has 7 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 · Friday, June 25, 1999 · 3 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “8-Down alternatives”?
The answer has 7 letters. It starts with S and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “8-Down alternatives” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 25, 1999, at 3 Down.
What is the answer to the “8-Down alternatives” crossword clue?
The answer is SPLINTS (7 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.