NYT Crossword · 99 Down
“Impurity” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, January 31, 2016 as 99 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 · Sunday, January 31, 2016 · 99 Down
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- Jan 31, 2016 · 99 Down · 5 letters
- Oct 26, 2011 · 7 Down · 5 letters
- Sep 1, 1996 · 124 Across · 5 letters
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Across
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How many letters is the answer to “Impurity”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with D and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Impurity” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at 99 Down. It has appeared 3 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Impurity” crossword clue?
The answer is DROSS (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.