NYT Crossword · 57 Across
“Scissors alternative?” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, August 25, 1996 as 57 Across. The answer has 9 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, August 25, 1996 · 57 Across
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Across
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- 28Certain child: Abbr. crossword clue3 letters
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- 33A person crossword clue4 letters
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- 46Drop-leaf table feature crossword clue7 letters
- 49Expected crossword clue3 letters
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- 52Book after Joel crossword clue4 letters
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- 72Rather crossword clue4 letters
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- 86School crossword clue5 letters
- 87Pebble Beach bunker material? crossword clue10 letters
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- 35Single crossword clue5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Scissors alternative?”?
The answer has 9 letters. It starts with H and ends with E, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Scissors alternative?” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 25, 1996, at 57 Across.
What is the answer to the “Scissors alternative?” crossword clue?
The answer is HAIRPLANE (9 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.