NYT Crossword · 47 Down
“Cry before a fall” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, September 20, 2017 as 47 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 · Wednesday, September 20, 2017 · 47 Down
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- Sep 20, 2017 · 47 Down · 6 letters
- Jan 5, 2001 · 44 Down · 6 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Cry before a fall”?
The answer has 6 letters. It starts with T and ends with R, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Cry before a fall” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at 47 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Cry before a fall” crossword clue?
The answer is TIMBER (6 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.