NYT Crossword · 11 Down
“Lofty praise” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Saturday, May 7, 2011 as 11 Down. The answer has 8 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 · Saturday, May 7, 2011 · 11 Down
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Across
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Down
- 1Like many barely legible notes crossword clue6 letters
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- 5Titan, e.g. crossword clue4 letters
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- 7Strange beginning? crossword clue4 letters
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- 23Jump on a staff, maybe crossword clue6 letters
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- 34High-tech gadgetry suffix crossword clue4 letters
- 35Boxy crossword clue8 letters
- 36Become crossword clue8 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “Lofty praise”?
The answer has 8 letters. It starts with E and ends with M, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Lofty praise” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 7, 2011, at 11 Down.
What is the answer to the “Lofty praise” crossword clue?
The answer is ENCOMIUM (8 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.