NYT Crossword · 16 Down
“CLI Q UE” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, March 10, 1996 as 16 Down. The answer has 15 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, March 10, 1996 · 16 Down
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- 25Geological feature crossword clue5 letters
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- 47Peppery green crossword clue5 letters
- 49Palacio divisions crossword clue5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “CLI Q UE”?
The answer has 15 letters. It starts with S and ends with N, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “CLI Q UE” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 10, 1996, at 16 Down.
What is the answer to the “CLI Q UE” crossword clue?
The answer is SPLINTERFACTION (15 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.