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“Free-for-all” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Aug 26, 202650 Down5 letters
Answer
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•••••MELEE
5 letters · 50 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MELEE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Free-for-all”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 26, 2026, where it runs at 50 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 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 August 26, 2026.

Crossing entries

Aug 26, 2026 grid
48ABundles in a stationery shop5 ltrs›55AChurch fixture3 ltrs›57A"Unbelievable!" ... or what 17-, 25-, 35- and 46-Across are made from, letter-wise?10 ltrs›62ABug on a pug4 ltrs›65AUnits of verse4 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 11, 2026NYT Crossword7 Down•••••MELEEAug 26, 2026NYT Crossword50 Down•••••MELEE

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