NYT Crossword · 31 Down
“Give a shellacking” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Monday, March 29, 2010 as 31 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 · Monday, March 29, 2010 · 31 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Mar 29, 2010 · 31 Down · 5 letters
- Jul 22, 1998 · 42 Across · 5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Give a shellacking”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with T and ends with P, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Give a shellacking” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 29, 2010, at 31 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Give a shellacking” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is TROMP. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.