NYT Crossword · 54 Down
“Trompe ___” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Tuesday, October 5, 2021 as 54 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 · Tuesday, October 5, 2021 · 54 Down
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Across
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Down
- 1___ dish crossword clue5 letters
- 2Pale crossword clue5 letters
- 3Bit of equipment for an angioplasty crossword clue5 letters
- 4Spill the ___ (gossip) crossword clue3 letters
- 5Top Italian soccer league crossword clue6 letters
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- 12Where a slice might go crossword clue5 letters
- 13Victory by a Cinderella team, e.g. crossword clue5 letters
- 18Russian despot crossword clue4 letters
- 23"Ay, dios ___!" crossword clue3 letters
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- 26All-weather protectors crossword clue5 letters
- 27Olympian Korbut crossword clue4 letters
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- 31What the middle of 58-Across stands for crossword clue3 letters
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- 33Home for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossword clue5 letters
- 34Communication at Gallaudet Univ. crossword clue3 letters
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- 53Approvals on Facebook crossword clue5 letters
- 55Optimistic crossword clue5 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “Trompe ___”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with L and ends with L, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Trompe ___” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 54 Down.
What is the answer to the “Trompe ___” crossword clue?
The answer is LOEIL (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.