NYT Crossword · 13 Down
“Iran-Contra, e.g.” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Tuesday, November 3, 2009 as 13 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 · Tuesday, November 3, 2009 · 13 Down
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Down
- 1Start of many a Scottish family name crossword clue3 letters
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- 5Hatred crossword clue5 letters
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- 21Slangy response to "Why?" crossword clue3 letters
- 22Hair goop crossword clue3 letters
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- 24Fire: Fr. crossword clue3 letters
- 28Matterhorn, e.g. crossword clue3 letters
- 30___ show (carnival attraction) crossword clue5 letters
- 33Part of U.C.L.A. crossword clue3 letters
- 35Casual greetings crossword clue3 letters
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- 39Water-skiers' holds crossword clue8 letters
- 40Former Mideast inits. crossword clue3 letters
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- 42Willa Cather's "My ___" crossword clue7 letters
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- 46"Toodle-oo!" crossword clue7 letters
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- 48Slump crossword clue3 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “Iran-Contra, e.g.”?
The answer has 7 letters. It starts with S and ends with L, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Iran-Contra, e.g.” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at 13 Down.
What is the answer to the “Iran-Contra, e.g.” crossword clue?
The answer is SCANDAL (7 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.