NYT Crossword · 48 Across
“Pillowcases” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, January 28, 2016 as 48 Across. 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 · Thursday, January 28, 2016 · 48 Across
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Thursday, January 28, 2016.
Across
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- 15Starting now crossword clue5 letters
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- 18Takes back crossword clue8 letters
- 20Response to "How'd you get the answer so fast?" crossword clue8 letters
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- 23Dessert wine crossword clue4 letters
- 24Hirsuteness, for one crossword clue5 letters
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- 29Emulate Snidely Whiplash crossword clue5 letters
- 31Mineral suffix crossword clue3 letters
- 32Kind of separation crossword clue5 letters
- 33Twofold crossword clue5 letters
- 35Raises crossword clue6 letters
- 36Ostrichlike bird crossword clue4 letters
- 39Party staple suggested by connecting this puzzle's special squares crossword clue7 letters
- 41Mother of Eos and Selene crossword clue4 letters
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- 44Actress Laura of "ER" crossword clue5 letters
- 46"What ___ surprise!" crossword clue5 letters
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- 52High-end Swiss watch crossword clue4 letters
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- 55Toolbar image crossword clue4 letters
- 5639-Across filler crossword clue6 letters
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- 63Within walking distance, say crossword clue6 letters
- 64Approved crossword clue3 letters
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Down
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- 6Word go crossword clue5 letters
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- 9This puzzle's special squares, e.g. crossword clue5 letters
- 10Van Gogh's "Portrait of ___ Tanguy" crossword clue4 letters
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- 12Monsieur Marceau spoke the only one in all of Mel Brooks's "Silent Movie" crossword clue3 letters
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- 19Big name in games crossword clue5 letters
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- 34Homeboy crossword clue3 letters
- 35Babe crossword clue3 letters
- 36Simba's warning crossword clue4 letters
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- 43"Feed ___, starve ..." crossword clue5 letters
- 45Spa offering crossword clue7 letters
- 47Out-of-studio broadcast crossword clue6 letters
- 49Want in the worst way crossword clue7 letters
- 50Team leader's concern crossword clue6 letters
- 51Was obviously asleep crossword clue6 letters
- 53Homework assignee crossword clue5 letters
- 54Home of Carthage Palace crossword clue5 letters
- 57Words in an analogy crossword clue4 letters
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- 60Financial average crossword clue3 letters
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- 62One of TV's Huxtables crossword clue4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Pillowcases”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with S and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Pillowcases” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at 48 Across.
What is the answer to the “Pillowcases” crossword clue?
The answer is SHAMS (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.