NYT Crossword · 53 Down
“Sharp put-down” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, July 21, 2011 as 53 Down. 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 · Thursday, July 21, 2011 · 53 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Jul 21, 2011 · 53 Down · 4 letters
- Mar 14, 1994 · 65 Across · 4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Sharp put-down”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with B and ends with B, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Sharp put-down” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 21, 2011, at 53 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Sharp put-down” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is BARB. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.