NYT Crossword · 59 Down
“Ellipsoid” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Tuesday, August 31, 2010 as 59 Down. The answer has 4 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 31, 2010 · 59 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Aug 31, 2010 · 59 Down · 4 letters
- May 10, 1995 · 37 Down · 4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Ellipsoid”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with O and ends with L, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Ellipsoid” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 31, 2010, at 59 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Ellipsoid” crossword clue?
The answer is OVAL (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.