NYT Crossword · 54 Down
“About to explode” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Saturday, June 17, 2017 as 54 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 · Saturday, June 17, 2017 · 54 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Jun 17, 2017 · 54 Down · 3 letters
- Jan 23, 2004 · 27 Across · 5 letters
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Down
- 1French anise-flavored liqueur crossword clue6 letters
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- 10Poet Sara who wrote "I Shall Not Care" crossword clue8 letters
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- 27Believe crossword clue3 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “About to explode”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with M and ends with D, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “About to explode” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at 54 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “About to explode” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is MAD. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.