Crossword clue

“Like the layout of the central 13 black squares in this puzzle”

This clue appeared as 53-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

DOTTED

Letters6

Starts withD

Ends withD

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 7, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like the layout of the central 13 black squares in this puzzle” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 7, 2026 as 53-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with D and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like the layout of the central 13 black squares in this puzzle” clue?+

The answer is DOTTED (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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