NYT Crossword · 68 Across
“Comic punctuation from a drummer” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, December 29, 1996 as 68 Across. 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, December 29, 1996 · 68 Across
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How many letters is the answer to “Comic punctuation from a drummer”?
The answer has 7 letters. It starts with R and ends with T, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Comic punctuation from a drummer” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 29, 1996, at 68 Across.
What is the answer to the “Comic punctuation from a drummer” crossword clue?
The answer is RIMSHOT (7 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.