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Central

Crossword clue · 5 known answers · 21 appearances · Last seen in the New York Times crossword on October 4, 2026
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MAIN
4 letters · New York Times, October 4, 2026 · Every clue for MAIN
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AnswerLettersLast puzzleLast seen
MAIN4New York TimesOct 4, 2026
MID3Wall Street JournalAug 26, 2026
INNER5New York TimesApr 26, 2026
MIDDLE6Evening StandardMay 24, 2023
FOCAL5Eugene ShefferDec 23, 2021

Every appearance (21)

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AnswerLettersPuzzleDate
MAIN4New York TimesOct 4, 2026
MID3Wall Street JournalAug 26, 2026
MID3Thomas JosephJul 18, 2026
MID3Eugene ShefferJul 15, 2026
MID3Eugene ShefferMay 30, 2026
INNER5New York TimesApr 26, 2026
MID3Evening StandardJun 20, 2025
MID3Eugene ShefferMay 23, 2025
MID3Eugene ShefferOct 12, 2024
MID3Evening StandardNov 7, 2023
MID3Eugene ShefferSep 14, 2023
MIDDLE6Evening StandardMay 24, 2023
MID3Eugene ShefferMar 17, 2022
MID3Eugene ShefferJan 14, 2022
FOCAL5Eugene ShefferDec 23, 2021
MID3Eugene ShefferDec 13, 2021
MID3Eugene ShefferAug 9, 2021
FOCAL5Eugene ShefferJul 7, 2020
FOCAL5Eugene ShefferJun 5, 2020
MID3Evening StandardJul 12, 2019
MID3Evening StandardApr 9, 2019

About this clue

The clue “Central” has appeared 21 times in our database with 5 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the New York Times crossword on October 4, 2026, where the answer was MAIN.

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