NYT Crossword · 13 Down
“Spelling contests” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Tuesday, September 21, 2004 as 13 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.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Tuesday, September 21, 2004 · 13 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Sep 21, 2004 · 13 Down · 4 letters
- Jan 19, 2004 · 65 Across · 4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Spelling contests”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with B and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Spelling contests” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 21, 2004, at 13 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Spelling contests” crossword clue?
The answer is BEES (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.