NYT Crossword · 41 Down
“Dead-end position” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, October 18, 2015 as 41 Down. The answer has 5 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, October 18, 2015 · 41 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Dead-end position”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with M and ends with B, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Dead-end position” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2015, at 41 Down.
What is the answer to the “Dead-end position” crossword clue?
The answer is MCJOB (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.