NYT Crossword · 116 Down
“"Able was ___ ..."” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, May 23, 2010 as 116 Down. The answer has 4 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, May 23, 2010 · 116 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- May 23, 2010 · 116 Down · 4 letters
- Jun 19, 2005 · 110 Across · 4 letters
- Aug 3, 1999 · 54 Across · 4 letters
- May 31, 1998 · 88 Down · 4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “"Able was ___ ..."”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with I and ends with E, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “"Able was ___ ..."” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 23, 2010, at 116 Down. It has appeared 4 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “"Able was ___ ..."” crossword clue?
The answer is IERE (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.