NYT Crossword · 43 Across
“They're a formality” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Saturday, May 25, 1996 as 43 Across. The answer has 5 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 · Saturday, May 25, 1996 · 43 Across
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How many letters is the answer to “They're a formality”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with R and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “They're a formality” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 25, 1996, at 43 Across.
What is the answer to the “They're a formality” crossword clue?
The answer is RITES (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.