NYT Crossword · 64 Across
“Back-comb” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, October 16, 2019 as 64 Across. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Wednesday, October 16, 2019 · 64 Across
Every time this clue appeared
- Oct 16, 2019 · 64 Across · 5 letters
- Jun 30, 2019 · 35 Down · 5 letters
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Wednesday, October 16, 2019.
Across
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- 15Fool crossword clue4 letters
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- 17Start of a quip about a hobby group crossword clue10 letters
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- 20Golfer's concern crossword clue3 letters
- 21"Buenos ___" crossword clue4 letters
- 22Kama ___ crossword clue5 letters
- 23Part 2 of the quip crossword clue14 letters
- 27Buds crossword clue4 letters
- 28Casual pair crossword clue5 letters
- 29Word before sauce or soda crossword clue5 letters
- 32Reason why not crossword clue3 letters
- 33"Deck the Halls" contraction crossword clue3 letters
- 36Part 3 of the quip crossword clue15 letters
- 41With 42-Across, usual result of a leadoff batter getting three strikes crossword clue3 letters
- 42See 41-Across crossword clue3 letters
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- 47Shiny fabric crossword clue4 letters
- 49Part 4 of the quip crossword clue14 letters
- 54Part of U.S.M.C. crossword clue5 letters
- 55Memo abbreviation crossword clue4 letters
- 56___ & Perrins (Worcestershire sauce brand) crossword clue3 letters
- 58Celebrated figure crossword clue4 letters
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- 62Sicilian peak crossword clue4 letters
- 63Cousin of a bassoon crossword clue4 letters
- 65Full of promise, as an outlook crossword clue4 letters
- 66Lip crossword clue4 letters
- 67Came to a close crossword clue5 letters
Down
- 1Cry like a baby crossword clue4 letters
- 2Letters from down on the farm? crossword clue5 letters
- 3"My Name Is ___ Lev" (Chaim Potok novel) crossword clue5 letters
- 4Browns' home, on scoreboards crossword clue3 letters
- 5Instance of psychological trickery crossword clue8 letters
- 6Family name of Morticia and Gomez crossword clue6 letters
- 7Rwandan group crossword clue5 letters
- 8Dash readout crossword clue3 letters
- 9Catch, as a movie crossword clue3 letters
- 10Some evil spirits crossword clue6 letters
- 11Galactic Empire superweapon crossword clue9 letters
- 12One playing a small part crossword clue5 letters
- 13Place crossword clue5 letters
- 18Iranian currency crossword clue4 letters
- 22Tahoe, for one crossword clue3 letters
- 24Modern replacement for a cash register crossword clue4 letters
- 25Artery problem crossword clue4 letters
- 26Filmmaker Riefenstahl crossword clue4 letters
- 29Co. money manager crossword clue3 letters
- 30Guitarist Wood of the Rolling Stones crossword clue3 letters
- 31Tiny orbiters crossword clue9 letters
- 32Film director's cry crossword clue3 letters
- 34Here, to Henri crossword clue3 letters
- 35Where trains stop: Abbr. crossword clue3 letters
- 37Nod off crossword clue4 letters
- 38Accepts, as an argument crossword clue4 letters
- 39Put up to run crossword clue8 letters
- 40Agonize (over) crossword clue4 letters
- 45Opportunity to determine if the referee blew it crossword clue6 letters
- 46___ longa, vita brevis crossword clue3 letters
- 47Petrol units crossword clue6 letters
- 48Prepare to get a hand crossword clue4 letters
- 49More standoffish crossword clue5 letters
- 50Acknowledge silently crossword clue5 letters
- 51What someone might make a stand for? crossword clue5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Back-comb”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with T and ends with E, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Back-comb” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at 64 Across. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Back-comb” crossword clue?
The answer is TEASE (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.