NYT Crossword · 1 Down
“This might be ground-breaking” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, March 5, 2026 as 1 Down. The answer has 6 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, March 5, 2026 · 1 Down
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Across
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- 13Woodworking machine crossword clue6 letters
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- 18Mrs. in Spain crossword clue3 letters
- 19Remove from power crossword clue5 letters
- 20Boarding pass info crossword clue3 letters
- 21Like cabernet sauvignon vis-à-vis white zinfandel crossword clue5 letters
- 23Restaurant booking, for short crossword clue3 letters
- 24"Shoulda listened to me!" crossword clue3 letters
- 26Rang out crossword clue6 letters
- 27Carrier based in Ben Gurion Airport crossword clue4 letters
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- 32Dole (out) crossword clue4 letters
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- 69Prefix with -logue crossword clue3 letters
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Down
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- 5Choreograph crossword clue3 letters
- 6Magic power crossword clue4 letters
- 7Freshly crossword clue4 letters
- 8Stuff that's slung crossword clue3 letters
- 9Parenthetical remark crossword clue5 letters
- 10"That's enough out of you!" crossword clue8 letters
- 11Accept the terms of crossword clue7 letters
- 12Pack rat crossword clue7 letters
- 13Summer vacation locale crossword clue5 letters
- 20Letter in support, informally crossword clue3 letters
- 22"Blitzkrieg Bop" band crossword clue3 letters
- 25Approximate no. crossword clue3 letters
- 26Winning hit at Wimbledon, maybe crossword clue3 letters
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- 31Be on one's back crossword clue3 letters
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- 38Real genius crossword clue8 letters
- 39Org. often concerned with fund-raising crossword clue3 letters
- 41Super Mario Bros. platform crossword clue3 letters
- 42Performs at a Thunderbirds show crossword clue7 letters
- 43Lists of starters crossword clue7 letters
- 45Packed it in crossword clue3 letters
- 46Big Dutch bank crossword clue3 letters
- 48Leif, to Eric the Red crossword clue3 letters
- 50"Deadwood" actor McShane crossword clue3 letters
- 52Typewriter feature crossword clue6 letters
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- 54Pee Wee of baseball crossword clue5 letters
- 56Serve, as soup crossword clue5 letters
- 58See 73-Across crossword clue5 letters
- 61Pack it in? crossword clue4 letters
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- 68Trendy crossword clue3 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “This might be ground-breaking”?
The answer has 6 letters. It starts with S and ends with L, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “This might be ground-breaking” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 1 Down.
What is the answer to the “This might be ground-breaking” crossword clue?
The answer is SHOVEL (6 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.