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Crossword clue · 5 lettersShow the answer and explanation →
No longer in style
Meaning cue
Think of a French-derived adjective meaning unfashionable; the grid leaves off its accent.
A different practice route each day
Clue Clinic · September 28, 2026
Today's set is organized by how each clue works, with the largest round focused on meaning warm-up. Reveal any answer immediately or use its tailored cue first.
1 meaning warm-up · 1 language tricks · 1 knowledge clues
Meaning warm-up
Direct definitions and familiar senses to establish the day's solving rhythm.
Language tricks
Punctuation, double meanings, and clue turns that reward a second look.
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Crossword clue · 7 lettersOpen the answer and unpack the wordplay →
Skill no longer widely used ... or, when parsed differently, a hint to 13-, 15- and 17-Across?
What to notice
Think of a phrase for an obsolete craft, then remove its space and split the letters after LOST.
Knowledge clues
Names, titles, places, and facts where one precise detail confirms the fill.
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Crossword clue · 5 lettersOpen the answer and verify the reference →
Indigenous people of New Zealand
Identity cue
The standard name begins with M and is normally written with a macron over its first vowel.