Crossword clue
“"Sleep is like a ___: It only comes to you if you ignore it": Gillian Flynn”
This clue appeared as 28-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
CATLetters3
Starts withC
Ends withT
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “"Sleep is like a ___: It only comes to you if you ignore it": Gillian Flynn” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 8, 2026 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with C and ends with T.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “"Sleep is like a ___: It only comes to you if you ignore it": Gillian Flynn” clue?+
The answer is CAT (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 8, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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