NYT Crossword · 73 Across
“Half-cocked” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, October 20, 1996 as 73 Across. The answer has 8 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 · Sunday, October 20, 1996 · 73 Across
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How many letters is the answer to “Half-cocked”?
The answer has 8 letters. It starts with N and ends with Y, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Half-cocked” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 20, 1996, at 73 Across.
What is the answer to the “Half-cocked” crossword clue?
The answer is NOTREADY (8 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.