NYT Crossword · 85 Down
“Touch off” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, November 23, 2008 as 85 Down. 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 · Sunday, November 23, 2008 · 85 Down
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- Nov 23, 2008 · 85 Down · 5 letters
- Sep 7, 2001 · 50 Across · 4 letters
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- 31It's deep crossword clue4 letters
- 33Winter protection crossword clue6 letters
- 35Metric weight crossword clue5 letters
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The answer has 5 letters. It starts with C and ends with E, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
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Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 23, 2008, at 85 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Touch off” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is CAUSE. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.