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Pickle

Crossword clue · 5 known answers · 12 appearances · Last seen in the New York Times crossword on September 1, 2026
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MESS
4 letters · New York Times, September 1, 2026 · Every clue for MESS
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AnswerLettersLast puzzleLast seen
MESS4New York TimesSep 1, 2026
INA3Eugene ShefferMar 1, 2025
SCRAPE6New York TimesJan 17, 2025
SOUSE5Evening StandardJan 29, 2024
DILEMMA7Eugene ShefferOct 5, 2023

Every appearance (12)

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AnswerLettersPuzzleDate
MESS4New York TimesSep 1, 2026
MESS4NYT MiniAug 19, 2026
INA3Eugene ShefferMar 1, 2025
SCRAPE6New York TimesJan 17, 2025
INA3Eugene ShefferDec 9, 2024
INA3Eugene ShefferJun 26, 2024
SOUSE5Evening StandardJan 29, 2024
SOUSE5Evening StandardJan 4, 2024
DILEMMA7Eugene ShefferOct 5, 2023
DILEMMA7Eugene ShefferSep 1, 2023
DILEMMA7Eugene ShefferNov 11, 2020
SOUSE5Evening StandardJan 1, 2018

About this clue

The clue “Pickle” has appeared 12 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 September 1, 2026, where the answer was MESS.

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