NYT Crossword · 25 Down
“Be a patsy” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Friday, August 1, 2014 as 25 Down. The answer has 11 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, August 1, 2014 · 25 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Be a patsy”?
The answer has 11 letters. It starts with T and ends with L, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Be a patsy” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 1, 2014, at 25 Down.
What is the answer to the “Be a patsy” crossword clue?
The answer is TAKETHEFALL (11 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.