NYT Crossword · 24 Across
“Not optional: Abbr.” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Tuesday, October 21, 2014 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 · Tuesday, October 21, 2014 · 24 Across
This clue has had more than one answer
- Oct 21, 2014 · 24 Across · 3 letters
- Apr 19, 2009 · 102 Down · 4 letters
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Tuesday, October 21, 2014.
Across
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Down
- 1Talk show host Diane of 31-Down crossword clue4 letters
- 2"On the Waterfront" director Kazan crossword clue4 letters
- 3Seasonal traveler crossword clue8 letters
- 4Promising beginning? crossword clue6 letters
- 5Craft knife brand crossword clue5 letters
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- 31"Fresh Air" airer crossword clue3 letters
- 33Cloverleaf part crossword clue6 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Not optional: Abbr.”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with R and ends with Q, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Not optional: Abbr.” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at 24 Across. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Not optional: Abbr.” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is REQ. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.