“___-free” crossword clue
Answer
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••••SCOT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SCOT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___-free”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 8, 2026, where it runs at 58 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 January 8, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jan 8, 2026 grid36D"In da Club" rapper9 ltrs›48DSo-called "father of the American cartoon"4 ltrs›59DSea creature that can weigh 400 pounds at birth4 ltrs›60DPossessive of a Chinese menu?4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 21, 2026NYT Crossword42 Down••••••NOCOSTJan 8, 2026NYT Crossword58 Across••••SCOTOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••SCOT4 ltrs
••••••NOCOST6 ltrs
••••••GRATIS6 ltrs
•••RID3 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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