NYT Crossword · 28 Across
“Pull some strings?” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, April 5, 2026 as 28 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 · Sunday, April 5, 2026 · 28 Across
This clue has had more than one answer
- Apr 5, 2026 · 28 Across · 5 letters
- Mar 9, 2025 · 17 Down · 6 letters
- Jul 12, 2022 · 49 Across · 5 letters
- Apr 19, 2020 · 107 Down · 5 letters
- Jan 18, 2018 · 67 Across · 5 letters
- May 3, 1996 · 46 Across · 3 letters
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Across
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- 51Alexander ___, 1980s secretary of state crossword clue4 letters
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Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Pull some strings?”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with U and ends with E, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Pull some strings?” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 28 Across. It has appeared 6 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Pull some strings?” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is UNTIE. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.