NYT Crossword · 3 Down
“"___ silly question ..."” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Monday, February 22, 2016 as 3 Down. The answer has 4 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 · Monday, February 22, 2016 · 3 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Feb 22, 2016 · 3 Down · 4 letters
- Aug 14, 2002 · 5 Down · 4 letters
- Nov 12, 2001 · 53 Down · 4 letters
- May 27, 1998 · 42 Across · 4 letters
- Jan 21, 1996 · 126 Across · 4 letters
- May 8, 1995 · 16 Across · 4 letters
- May 3, 1994 · 14 Across · 4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “"___ silly question ..."”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with A and ends with A, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “"___ silly question ..."” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 22, 2016, at 3 Down. It has appeared 7 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “"___ silly question ..."” crossword clue?
The answer is ASKA (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.