NYT Crossword · 38 Down
“About-face” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, August 24, 2023 as 38 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, August 24, 2023 · 38 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Aug 24, 2023 · 38 Down · 3 letters
- May 25, 1999 · 12 Down · 5 letters
- Mar 20, 1997 · 39 Across · 5 letters
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- 15– crossword clue5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “About-face”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with U and ends with Y, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “About-face” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 38 Down. It has appeared 3 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “About-face” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is UEY. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.