NYT Crossword · 37 Down
“Snappy comebacks” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Tuesday, May 17, 2011 as 37 Down. The answer has 8 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 · Tuesday, May 17, 2011 · 37 Down
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- May 17, 2011 · 37 Down · 8 letters
- Dec 12, 1999 · 29 Across · 7 letters
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Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Snappy comebacks”?
The answer has 8 letters. It starts with R and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Snappy comebacks” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at 37 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Snappy comebacks” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is RIPOSTES. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.