NYT Crossword · 50 Down
“Five-spots” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, October 7, 2021 as 50 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.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Thursday, October 7, 2021 · 50 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Oct 7, 2021 · 50 Down · 4 letters
- Jun 10, 2012 · 108 Across · 4 letters
- Oct 2, 2011 · 117 Across · 4 letters
- Aug 27, 2010 · 5 Across · 4 letters
- Feb 4, 2004 · 34 Down · 4 letters
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Thursday, October 7, 2021.
Across
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- 19Working crossword clue8 letters
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- 23Frozen asteroid or planet crossword clue7 letters
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- 39Flush, e.g. crossword clue4 letters
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- 43Celeb crossword clue7 letters
- 45Equilibrium crossword clue6 letters
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- 53On every occasion crossword clue8 letters
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- 59See 58-Across crossword clue6 letters
Down
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- 9Onetime Scandinavian export crossword clue4 letters
- 10Rule that should be broken? crossword clue7 letters
- 11Rat-___ crossword clue4 letters
- 12Like the newest model, familiarly crossword clue7 letters
- 13Jewelry store eponym crossword clue4 letters
- 14"My thoughts exactly!" crossword clue4 letters
- 20What jelly rolls are filled with? crossword clue4 letters
- 22Memorable 2021 hurricane crossword clue3 letters
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- 25One who's not a fan crossword clue5 letters
- 26One way to prevent stock losses? crossword clue5 letters
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- 30Silas ___, first American diplomat to France crossword clue5 letters
- 33Mauna ___ crossword clue3 letters
- 35Tailgate grill crossword clue7 letters
- 36Separate crossword clue7 letters
- 372.0, for one crossword clue3 letters
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- 40Took full advantage of the buffet, say crossword clue7 letters
- 41Unmoved reaction crossword clue7 letters
- 44West Coast burger chain with a "not-so-secret menu" crossword clue6 letters
- 45Vast expanses crossword clue4 letters
- 46Lose value quickly crossword clue4 letters
- 47News anchor Smith, informally crossword clue4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Five-spots”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with A and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Five-spots” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 50 Down. It has appeared 5 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Five-spots” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is ABES. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.