NYT Crossword · 2 Down
“Serving no practical purpose” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, May 12, 2019 as 2 Down. The answer has 6 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, May 12, 2019 · 2 Down
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Across
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- 33Take place crossword clue5 letters
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- 35What's measured by [circled letters] crossword clue11 letters
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- 79Small dam crossword clue4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Serving no practical purpose”?
The answer has 6 letters. It starts with O and ends with E, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Serving no practical purpose” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at 2 Down.
What is the answer to the “Serving no practical purpose” crossword clue?
The answer is OTIOSE (6 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.