NYT Crossword · 84 Down
“___ detachment” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, October 21, 2012 as 84 Down. The answer has 7 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 · Sunday, October 21, 2012 · 84 Down
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The answer has 7 letters. It starts with R and ends with L, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “___ detachment” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 21, 2012, at 84 Down.
What is the answer to the “___ detachment” crossword clue?
The answer is RETINAL (7 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.