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“Flattering lines” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jul 13, 202578 Across3 letters
Answer
O
D
E
•••ODE
3 letters · 78 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ODE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Flattering lines”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 13, 2025, where it runs at 78 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 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 July 13, 2025.

Crossing entries

Jul 13, 2025 grid
66DLooked high and low in7 ltrs›67DPolliwog7 ltrs›68DWith 18-Down, classic 1967 song by a group whose name is a hint to solving the eight bonus clues (see note)14 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 20, 2026NYT Crossword30 Across•••ODEJul 13, 2025NYT Crossword78 Across•••ODE

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