NYT Crossword · 80 Down
“___-string” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, July 22, 2007 as 80 Down. The answer has 3 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, July 22, 2007 · 80 Down
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- Jul 22, 2007 · 80 Down · 3 letters
- Jan 7, 1994 · 5 Down · 3 letters
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The answer has 3 letters. It starts with S and ends with X, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “___-string” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 22, 2007, at 80 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “___-string” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is SIX. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.