“Mimicking” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••APING
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.APING is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Mimicking”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 26, 2026, where it runs at 1 Across 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.
Crossing entries
Oct 26, 2026 grid1DFiring offense?5 ltrs›2DArouse, as interest5 ltrs›3DMake accustomed (to)5 ltrs›4DHush-hush D.C. org.3 ltrs›5DBit of derring-do4 ltrs›
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Oct 26, 20266AAltered mortgage, for short4 ltrs›10A"___ Abner" of old comics3 ltrs›13AWasher cycle after "wash"5 ltrs›14A___ White, three-time Olympic gold medalist in snowboarding5 ltrs›15AWedding vow3 ltrs›16AWalled area for a racket sport11 ltrs›18AAunt, in Tijuana3 ltrs›19A"___ Lips Are Sealed" (1981 Go-Go's hit)3 ltrs›
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