NYT Crossword · 4 Down
“Hardly the self-effacing sort” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Friday, June 1, 2012 as 4 Down. The answer has 7 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 · Friday, June 1, 2012 · 4 Down
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Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Hardly the self-effacing sort”?
The answer has 7 letters. It starts with E and ends with T, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Hardly the self-effacing sort” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 1, 2012, at 4 Down.
What is the answer to the “Hardly the self-effacing sort” crossword clue?
The answer is EGOTIST (7 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.