NYT Crossword · 3 Down
“Overthrowing a base, e.g.” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Tuesday, October 23, 2012 as 3 Down. The answer has 5 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 23, 2012 · 3 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Oct 23, 2012 · 3 Down · 5 letters
- Oct 31, 2000 · 14 Across · 5 letters
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Across
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Down
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- 18Shocks, in a way crossword clue5 letters
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- 25Regarding crossword clue5 letters
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- 29Low poker holdings crossword clue5 letters
- 31Jay-Z's genre crossword clue3 letters
- 32Musician's asset crossword clue3 letters
- 33Moo goo ___ pan crossword clue3 letters
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- 35Hitter's stat crossword clue3 letters
- 36Statehouse worker: Abbr. crossword clue3 letters
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- 42Part of i.o.u. crossword clue3 letters
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- 46High level? crossword clue5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Overthrowing a base, e.g.”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with E and ends with R, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Overthrowing a base, e.g.” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at 3 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Overthrowing a base, e.g.” crossword clue?
The answer is ERROR (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.