NYT Crossword · 16 Down
“Comparable to a cucumber” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, September 26, 1999 as 16 Down. The answer has 6 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, September 26, 1999 · 16 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Comparable to a cucumber”?
The answer has 6 letters. It starts with A and ends with L, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
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Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 26, 1999, at 16 Down.
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The answer is ASCOOL (6 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.