NYT Crossword · 36 Down
“Try for a fly” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, September 18, 1997 as 36 Down. 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, September 18, 1997 · 36 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Try for a fly”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with S and ends with T, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Try for a fly” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 18, 1997, at 36 Down.
What is the answer to the “Try for a fly” crossword clue?
The answer is SWAT (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.