Compromise ... or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's circled squares Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MEETINTHEMIDDLE Compromise ... or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's circled squares (15) New York Times Jan 9, 2018
69% SHAPE Square or circle (5) Thomas Joseph Mar 24, 2026
69% OFFSIDES Certain hockey and soccer infractions … or a hint to this puzzle's circled and shaded squares (8) New York Times Mar 19, 2026
69% HIGHFIVE Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme (8) Universal Feb 24, 2026
61% MIDDLEMARCH George Eliot masterpiece … or a punny hint to seven squares in this puzzle (11) New York Times Mar 15, 2026
61% UPATREE Cornered ... or hint to this puzzle's circled squares (7) New York Times Aug 1, 2023
59% SEAHAWKS 2026 Super Bowl champs ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters (and their shape!) (8) New York Times Midi Mar 23, 2026
59% WHYONEARTH Incredulous question ... or, when read phonetically, a description of each circled letter in this puzzle? (10) New York Times Midi Mar 21, 2026
59% XC Popular high school sport, for short ... or a description of the circled squares in this puzzle (2) New York Times Midi Mar 8, 2026
59% DARK With 68-Across, long-shot candidates … or a hint to six squares in this puzzle (4) New York Times Mar 5, 2026

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