NYT Crossword · 39 Down
“Obsession” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, September 8, 2016 as 39 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.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Thursday, September 8, 2016 · 39 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Sep 8, 2016 · 39 Down · 8 letters
- Dec 8, 2015 · 5 Down · 8 letters
- Aug 16, 2009 · 94 Down · 6 letters
- Sep 5, 2008 · 24 Down · 5 letters
- Jan 14, 2000 · 9 Down · 8 letters
- Aug 20, 1995 · 15 Down · 8 letters
- Aug 13, 1994 · 12 Down · 8 letters
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Across
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Down
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “Obsession”?
The answer has 8 letters. It starts with I and ends with E, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Obsession” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at 39 Down. It has appeared 7 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Obsession” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is IDEEFIXE. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.