NYT Crossword · 1 Across
“Thing on a string” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Tuesday, May 17, 2016 as 1 Across. 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, May 17, 2016 · 1 Across
This clue has had more than one answer
- May 17, 2016 · 1 Across · 4 letters
- Dec 12, 2008 · 17 Across · 6 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Thing on a string”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with B and ends with D, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Thing on a string” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at 1 Across. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Thing on a string” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is BEAD. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.