Big ask ... or a hint to this puzzle's shaded squares? Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Big ask ... or a hint to this puzzle's shaded squares? last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TALLORDER.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TALLORDER Big ask ... or a hint to this puzzle's shaded squares? (9) New York Times Jul 22, 2025
74% GIVEASHOUTOUT Acknowledge during a broadcast, say … and a hint to the shaded squares (13) New York Times Mar 2, 2026
71% MIDDLEMARCH George Eliot masterpiece … or a punny hint to seven squares in this puzzle (11) New York Times Mar 15, 2026
68% DARK With 68-Across, long-shot candidates … or a hint to six squares in this puzzle (4) New York Times Mar 5, 2026
65% FASHIONABLYLATE Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme (15) Universal Feb 10, 2026
65% RAYBAN Big name in shades (6) Wall Street Journal Dec 2, 2025
65% TOYBOXES Places for playthings, with a hint to this puzzle's shaded squares (8) New York Times Dec 26, 2023
65% ADROPINTHEOCEAN Insignificant amount … or hint to this puzzle’s shaded squares (15) New York Times Jan 17, 2022
62% SETBOUNDARIES Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme (13) Universal Mar 5, 2026
62% HIGHFIVE Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme (8) Universal Feb 24, 2026

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