NYT Crossword · 5 Down
“Be a sponge” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, March 20, 2024 as 5 Down. 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, March 20, 2024 · 5 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Mar 20, 2024 · 5 Down · 5 letters
- Apr 28, 2003 · 7 Down · 5 letters
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More clues from this puzzle
The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
Across
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Down
- 1Arizona in Hawaii, e.g. crossword clue4 letters
- 2One in a mullion? crossword clue4 letters
- 3Ceramics, cinema, etc. crossword clue4 letters
- 4Manspread, e.g. crossword clue6 letters
- 6Hole-punching tool crossword clue3 letters
- 7Become dry, as lips crossword clue4 letters
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- 10"I'm busy that night," often crossword clue3 letters
- 11"Where?" crossword clue10 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “Be a sponge”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with M and ends with H, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Be a sponge” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 5 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Be a sponge” crossword clue?
The answer is MOOCH (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.