Curl
Crossword clue · 3 known answers · 28 appearances · Last seen in the New York Times crossword on May 21, 2026
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COIL
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The clue “Curl” has appeared 28 times in our database with 3 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 May 21, 2026, where the answer was COIL.
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