NYT Crossword · 39 Across
“Help for a long shot” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Friday, February 8, 2002 as 39 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 · Friday, February 8, 2002 · 39 Across
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Across
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- 31Expensive fur crossword clue8 letters
- 33Break down crossword clue6 letters
- 34Citation opener crossword clue9 letters
- 36Mouths (off) crossword clue6 letters
- 43More than a scuffle crossword clue5 letters
- 44Door sign crossword clue3 letters
- 45"Me too" crossword clue5 letters
- 46Common links crossword clue4 letters
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- 49Sudden blow crossword clue4 letters
- 50Some "JAG" roles: Abbr. crossword clue3 letters
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Down
- 1Craves crossword clue7 letters
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- 10Let crossword clue4 letters
- 11They: Fr. crossword clue3 letters
- 12Get wild crossword clue7 letters
- 13Is defeated by crossword clue7 letters
- 14Siren crossword clue7 letters
- 21Barely get past crossword clue9 letters
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- 26What's not done yet crossword clue7 letters
- 28Cook in a wok, maybe crossword clue5 letters
- 30Kind of way crossword clue5 letters
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- 36Breakfast order crossword clue7 letters
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- 38Many a retiree crossword clue7 letters
- 40School crossword clue7 letters
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- 47Pie choice crossword clue5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Help for a long shot”?
The answer has 8 letters. It starts with Z and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Help for a long shot” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 8, 2002, at 39 Across.
What is the answer to the “Help for a long shot” crossword clue?
The answer is ZOOMLENS (8 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.