NYT Crossword · 24 Across
“Its setting is a setting” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, September 21, 1997 as 24 Across. The answer has 3 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, September 21, 1997 · 24 Across
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How many letters is the answer to “Its setting is a setting”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with G and ends with M, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Its setting is a setting” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 21, 1997, at 24 Across.
What is the answer to the “Its setting is a setting” crossword clue?
The answer is GEM (3 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.