NYT Crossword · 20 Across
“Pointless event?” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, January 16, 2000 as 20 Across. The answer has 4 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 · Sunday, January 16, 2000 · 20 Across
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How many letters is the answer to “Pointless event?”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with E and ends with E, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Pointless event?” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 16, 2000, at 20 Across.
What is the answer to the “Pointless event?” crossword clue?
The answer is EPEE (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.