Once in a blue moon
Crossword clue · 2 known answers · 3 appearances · Last seen in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 28, 2026
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RARELY
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The clue “Once in a blue moon” has appeared 3 times in our database with 2 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 28, 2026, where the answer was RARELY.
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