“"Balderdash!"” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LIES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Balderdash!"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 15, 2025, where it runs at 21 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on December 15, 2025.
Crossing entries
Dec 15, 2025 grid5DArtist Henri de ___-Lautrec8 ltrs›6DOne who's rotten from the start7 ltrs›17DMr. ___ (Dr Pepper competitor)4 ltrs›22DBe on the wane3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 23, 2026NYT Crossword61 Across•••ROTDec 15, 2025NYT Crossword21 Across••••LIESOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••LIES4 ltrs
•••ROT3 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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