NYT Crossword · 29 Down
“Uses a tap, perhaps” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Friday, October 21, 2005 as 29 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 · Friday, October 21, 2005 · 29 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Uses a tap, perhaps”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with S and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Uses a tap, perhaps” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 21, 2005, at 29 Down.
What is the answer to the “Uses a tap, perhaps” crossword clue?
The answer is SPIES (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.