NYT Crossword · 12 Down
“Deserted” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Tuesday, August 16, 2016 as 12 Down. The answer has 9 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 · Tuesday, August 16, 2016 · 12 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Aug 16, 2016 · 12 Down · 9 letters
- May 5, 2006 · 38 Across · 7 letters
- Sep 18, 2005 · 102 Down · 5 letters
- Dec 15, 2002 · 126 Across · 5 letters
- Sep 23, 2000 · 16 Across · 6 letters
- Jul 19, 1997 · 44 Across · 5 letters
- May 4, 1996 · 12 Across · 8 letters
- Jun 25, 1994 · 33 Across · 5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Deserted”?
The answer has 9 letters. It starts with A and ends with D, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Deserted” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at 12 Down. It has appeared 8 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Deserted” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is ABANDONED. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.