NYT Crossword · 28 Across
“Writer's guidelines” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, December 31, 2008 as 28 Across. 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.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Wednesday, December 31, 2008 · 28 Across
Every time this clue appeared
- Dec 31, 2008 · 28 Across · 5 letters
- Jul 13, 2004 · 6 Down · 5 letters
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Wednesday, December 31, 2008.
Across
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Down
- 1Give ___ in the arm crossword clue5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Writer's guidelines”?
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 “Writer's guidelines” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 31, 2008, at 28 Across. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Writer's guidelines” crossword clue?
The answer is SPECS (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.