NYT Crossword · 9 Across
“It can give you a pointer” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, December 26, 1999 as 9 Across. 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 · Sunday, December 26, 1999 · 9 Across
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Across
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- 16Some sports cars crossword clue3 letters
- 19Response to many a punch line crossword clue4 letters
- 20Domain crossword clue4 letters
- 21Fitness crossword clue7 letters
- 22Directional suffix crossword clue3 letters
- 23"Ah like to ___ with diffr'nt huntin' spots" crossword clue9 letters
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- 27Most overcome crossword clue8 letters
- 28Rose and Fountain crossword clue5 letters
- 29Persistent critic crossword clue6 letters
- 31Forward crossword clue6 letters
- 32Is under the weather crossword clue4 letters
- 34Typo crossword clue8 letters
- 36Writing surface, in old Rome crossword clue6 letters
- 38Many Forbes readers have them crossword clue4 letters
- 40Sound units crossword clue5 letters
- 41Encyclopedia offering crossword clue3 letters
- 44"___ is gettin' a bit tight on mah finger" crossword clue8 letters
- 46Gulf port crossword clue4 letters
- 48Took some chips, maybe crossword clue7 letters
- 51Bleach crossword clue8 letters
- 53Goddess with the gift of life crossword clue4 letters
- 57Jeans man crossword clue7 letters
- 58Cancel crossword clue5 letters
- 59Brogue or twang crossword clue6 letters
- 61Darrow of "King Kong" crossword clue3 letters
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- 65Distance around crossword clue5 letters
- 67Supporter of arms, for short crossword clue3 letters
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- 73Bill's partner crossword clue3 letters
- 74Takes a powder crossword clue5 letters
- 75Harass crossword clue5 letters
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- 77Oahu attire crossword clue6 letters
- 79Classic suit crossword clue5 letters
- 81It's above the tonsil crossword clue7 letters
- 85Basic French verb crossword clue4 letters
- 86Left alone crossword clue8 letters
- 89"On the Road" writer crossword clue7 letters
- 90Many bucks crossword clue4 letters
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Down
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- 14Rouses crossword clue5 letters
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- 56RR stops crossword clue4 letters
- 60Temper crossword clue6 letters
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- 68Capstone crossword clue4 letters
- 69Landslide crossword clue4 letters
- 70Give the slip crossword clue5 letters
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- 75One of the "Little Women" crossword clue4 letters
- 78Sawbones crossword clue6 letters
- 80Cubemaker Rubik crossword clue4 letters
- 82Runs down crossword clue9 letters
- 83Singer Janis crossword clue3 letters
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- 87Proof part crossword clue4 letters
- 88Like some citizenships crossword clue4 letters
- 91Contest player crossword clue7 letters
- 93Late golf champion Payne crossword clue7 letters
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- 96She played Cher in "Clueless" crossword clue6 letters
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- 99Bad blood crossword clue6 letters
- 101Post-It crossword clue4 letters
- 103Word with ear or peace crossword clue5 letters
- 104Check word crossword clue5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “It can give you a pointer”?
The answer has 7 letters. It starts with C and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “It can give you a pointer” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 26, 1999, at 9 Across.
What is the answer to the “It can give you a pointer” crossword clue?
The answer is COMPASS (7 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.