NYT Crossword · 56 Down
“It's a bust” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, February 17, 2022 as 56 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 · Thursday, February 17, 2022 · 56 Down
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- Feb 17, 2022 · 56 Down · 4 letters
- Jan 14, 2001 · 34 Across · 5 letters
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Across
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Down
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How many letters is the answer to “It's a bust”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with R and ends with D, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “It's a bust” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 56 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “It's a bust” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is RAID. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.