NYT Crossword · 5 Down
“Make a sharp turn” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, December 3, 2008 as 5 Down. 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.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Wednesday, December 3, 2008 · 5 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Dec 3, 2008 · 5 Down · 3 letters
- May 17, 2006 · 19 Across · 3 letters
Hints & tips
Each hint gives away a little more. Reveal them in order.
1
What it means
A definition of the answer, without the word itself.
2
Letters
The answer's length, first letter and last letter.
3
Another clue
Other clues from our archive that had the same answer.
More clues from this puzzle
The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Wednesday, December 3, 2008.
Across
- 1Brake components crossword clue4 letters
- 5Actress Pia crossword clue6 letters
- 11Intimidate crossword clue3 letters
- 14Edgar-winning writer Larson crossword clue4 letters
- 15Presently crossword clue6 letters
- 16Title role about a titleholder crossword clue3 letters
- 17Elegance in road construction? crossword clue11 letters
- 19Rtes. crossword clue3 letters
- 20Turban wearer, maybe crossword clue5 letters
- 21Singer Sumac crossword clue3 letters
- 22Big word in advertising crossword clue4 letters
- 23Desirable guy to rent from? crossword clue12 letters
- 27Anatomical pouch crossword clue3 letters
- 30Historical chapter crossword clue3 letters
- 31Nosebag tidbit crossword clue3 letters
- 32Big chunk of ice crossword clue4 letters
- 34Band jobs crossword clue4 letters
- 37Lake of TV crossword clue5 letters
- 40Hit "snooze" with force? crossword clue15 letters
- 43Al ___ crossword clue5 letters
- 44Blackener of Santa's suit crossword clue4 letters
- 45Not attend crossword clue4 letters
- 46Boy in "A Christmas Carol" crossword clue3 letters
- 47Like, awesome crossword clue3 letters
- 49Feminine suffix crossword clue3 letters
- 50Council of Guinness drinkers? crossword clue12 letters
- 56"Dies ___" crossword clue4 letters
- 57Scull crossword clue3 letters
- 58Alternative to high heels crossword clue5 letters
- 62Fleur-de-___ crossword clue3 letters
- 63Feature of some intersections ... or a five-word hint to 17-, 23-, 40- and 50-Across crossword clue11 letters
- 66"Love Story" composer Francis crossword clue3 letters
- 67Old war story crossword clue6 letters
- 68Cookbook writer Rombauer crossword clue4 letters
- 69Donna Summer's "___ Works Hard for the Money" crossword clue3 letters
- 70Slowly crossword clue6 letters
- 71"Careful now" crossword clue4 letters
Down
- 1Energizes, with "up" crossword clue4 letters
- 2Get ___ deal crossword clue4 letters
- 3Opera star crossword clue4 letters
- 4Economize crossword clue5 letters
- 6Director Lee crossword clue3 letters
- 7Hall of fame crossword clue5 letters
- 8Winner of 2008 crossword clue5 letters
- 9Costa ___ crossword clue5 letters
- 10Had a hero? crossword clue3 letters
- 11It often has cream cheese frosting crossword clue10 letters
- 12Grayer, maybe crossword clue5 letters
- 13Smartened (up) crossword clue5 letters
- 18View from Abu Simbel crossword clue4 letters
- 22Thrashes about crossword clue6 letters
- 24Yen crossword clue4 letters
- 25Hotel employees crossword clue5 letters
- 26TV explorer crossword clue4 letters
- 27Org. in TV's "Nash Bridges" crossword clue4 letters
- 28Soothing plant crossword clue4 letters
- 29"Jumpin' at the Woodside" composer/bandleader crossword clue10 letters
- 33Tempt crossword clue6 letters
- 35Classic muscle car crossword clue3 letters
- 36Brief crossword clue5 letters
- 38___ Kringle crossword clue4 letters
- 39Some tricksters crossword clue4 letters
- 41Mailing to a record exec crossword clue4 letters
- 42Floride, e.g. crossword clue4 letters
- 48Stare down, say crossword clue4 letters
- 50Aspirin and such crossword clue5 letters
- 51Heep of fiction crossword clue5 letters
- 52Lowed crossword clue5 letters
- 53___ Loa crossword clue5 letters
- 54Markdown abbr. crossword clue5 letters
- 55Borden cow crossword clue5 letters
- 59Trac II alternative crossword clue4 letters
- 60___ of Maine toothpaste crossword clue4 letters
- 61Neuter crossword clue4 letters
- 63Sky safety org. crossword clue3 letters
- 642006 Nintendo debut crossword clue3 letters
- 65Fuss crossword clue3 letters
Solve another clue
Type any clue and the letters you know; answers are ranked by meaning.
Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “Make a sharp turn”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with Z and ends with G, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Make a sharp turn” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at 5 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Make a sharp turn” crossword clue?
The answer is ZIG (3 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.