NYT Crossword · 31 Down
“Improvised bit” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, January 16, 2002 as 31 Down. The answer has 4 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, January 16, 2002 · 31 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Improvised bit”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with R and ends with F, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Improvised bit” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 16, 2002, at 31 Down.
What is the answer to the “Improvised bit” crossword clue?
The answer is RIFF (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.