NYT Crossword · 42 Down
“Corkscrew” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Saturday, August 18, 2001 as 42 Down. 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 · Saturday, August 18, 2001 · 42 Down
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Across
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Down
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- 10Fancy crossword clue5 letters
- 11"___ way!" crossword clue4 letters
- 12Stubborn types crossword clue8 letters
- 13Capital since 1960 crossword clue8 letters
- 14Fine-grained wood crossword clue3 letters
- 21Lowbrow crossword clue6 letters
- 23Go on crossword clue6 letters
- 24Swell area crossword clue5 letters
- 27Mason, e.g.: Abbr. crossword clue4 letters
- 29One may be seen after a crash: Abbr. crossword clue3 letters
- 31Hybrids of the 24-Down crossword clue6 letters
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- 34"Hideaway" actress crossword clue5 letters
- 35Yeast cake crossword clue4 letters
- 36Hemmer's comment crossword clue8 letters
- 37Appear overnight crossword clue8 letters
- 39They can cover a lot of space crossword clue3 letters
- 44Signal receivers crossword clue6 letters
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- 50Plays crossword clue5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Corkscrew”?
The answer has 7 letters. It starts with H and ends with L, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Corkscrew” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 18, 2001, at 42 Down.
What is the answer to the “Corkscrew” crossword clue?
The answer is HELICAL (7 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.