NYT Crossword Answers for Saturday, August 22, 2026
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The longer they are, the harder they'll be to beat Crossword Clue Answer
This is the latest matching NYT Crossword occurrence of the 4-letter Down clue "The longer they are, the harder they'll be to beat", from Saturday, August 22, 2026. Reveal the answer at your pace, then use the full grid below to check crossing entries. Earlier appearances are tracked below when available.
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The answer to "The longer they are, the harder they'll be to beat" is ODDS (4 letters).
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This clue appeared in NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Use the full puzzle page to review every Across and Down clue.