“CVS rival … or a phonetic hint to the answers on this puzzle's perimeter” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WALGREENS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “CVS rival … or a phonetic hint to the answers on this puzzle's perimeter”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 8, 2026, where it runs at 37 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 8, 2026 grid5DBase of a statue8 ltrs›23DRonald McDonald, e.g.5 ltrs›25D"This one's on me!"7 ltrs›29DCry of frustration4 ltrs›31D"Titanic" heroine4 ltrs›33DDid the backstroke, say4 ltrs›35DWorks with a needle4 ltrs›38DOne-named "Hello" singer5 ltrs›39DInduct into a hall of fame, perhaps8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 8, 20261APrized gem in Chinese culture4 ltrs›5ALong (for)4 ltrs›9AWise one4 ltrs›13ALyft competitor4 ltrs›14ATrims, say5 ltrs›16ABullet point on an agenda4 ltrs›17A___ Scotia4 ltrs›18AActress Judi with an Oscar and a Tony5 ltrs›
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