NYT Crossword · 20 Across
“This is only a test” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, October 28, 2021 as 20 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.
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NYT Crossword · Thursday, October 28, 2021 · 20 Across
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Down
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How many letters is the answer to “This is only a test”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with E and ends with M, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “This is only a test” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 20 Across.
What is the answer to the “This is only a test” crossword clue?
The answer is EXAM (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.