Crossword answer
BORER
5 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen New York Times, January 2, 2026
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BORER
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BORER is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 3 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Tunnel-making machine” in the New York Times crossword on January 2, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
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AORTABlood line
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Every appearance of BORER (3)
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Jan 2, 2026
Tunnel-making machine · New York Times · 24 Across
Jul 13, 2025
Cornfield pest · Newsday · Across
Feb 18, 2021
Drilling tool · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Down