NYT Crossword · 42 Across
“Flat … or inflate?” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, October 26, 2022 as 42 Across. The answer has 3 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, October 26, 2022 · 42 Across
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Across
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- 22Leopold's partner in 1920s crime crossword clue4 letters
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- 34Study at the eleventh hour, say crossword clue4 letters
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- 65___-compliant (what public facilities must be, in brief) crossword clue3 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Flat … or inflate?”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with P and ends with D, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Flat … or inflate?” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 42 Across.
What is the answer to the “Flat … or inflate?” crossword clue?
The answer is PAD (3 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.