NYT Crossword · 11 Down
“Muddied the waters” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Tuesday, May 17, 2005 as 11 Down. The answer has 6 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 · Tuesday, May 17, 2005 · 11 Down
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- 32Police car with a flashing light, maybe crossword clue6 letters
- 34Unhappy response crossword clue3 letters
- 35"Sure, why don't we?!" crossword clue4 letters
- 39See red? crossword clue3 letters
- 40Always, poetically crossword clue3 letters
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- 43Status ___ crossword clue3 letters
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- 48Each crossword clue6 letters
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- 63Photo ___ crossword clue3 letters
- 64Gist crossword clue3 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Muddied the waters”?
The answer has 6 letters. It starts with R and ends with D, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Muddied the waters” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at 11 Down.
What is the answer to the “Muddied the waters” crossword clue?
The answer is ROILED (6 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.