1970s-'80s TV staple ... or a hint to 16-, 25- and 42-Across Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MOVIEOFTHEWEEK 1970s-'80s TV staple ... or a hint to 16-, 25- and 42-Across (14) New York Times May 26, 2025
5% CHEESEBOARD Cocktail party staple that may contain the ends of 17-, 25-, 38-, 42- and 55-Across (11) New York Times Aug 11, 2025
5% DRAMA Reality TV staple (5) USA Today Aug 10, 2025
5% RIGHTHANDMAN Male assistant, or a hint to 20-, 35- or 42-Across (12) Universal Jul 14, 2025
5% ALLINTHEFAMILY 1970's TV show with a literal hint to 20-, 25- and 42-Across (14)
4% LIQUID 25 Across of matter (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 1, 2025
4% SOLID 25 Across of matter (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 1, 2025
4% PLASMA 25 Across of matter (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 1, 2025
4% GAS 25 Across of matter (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 1, 2025
4% DOYLE see 16 Across (5) (5) Mirror Quiz Aug 30, 2025

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