Dead spots? Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Dead spots? 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CRYPTS.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CRYPTS Dead spots? (6) New York Times Mar 21, 2024
98% GRAVEYARDS Dead spots? (10)
94% MORGUE Dead spot? (6)
94% TOMB Dead spot (4) New York Times Mar 7, 2019
73% NOBARS Cell dead spot indicator (6) LA Times Daily Jan 13, 2019
10% EXACT Dead-on (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 1, 2025
9% SCROLLS Dead Sea __ (7) Commuter Dec 27, 2025
9% DECEASED Late, dead (8) (8) Puzzler Dec 27, 2025
9% SPIED Spotted (5) Thomas Joseph Dec 26, 2025
9% LESH Phil of the Grateful Dead (4) New York Times Dec 25, 2025

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In this clue, "Dead spots" is a clever way to hint at "CRYPTS" because crypts are often associated with burial grounds or places where the dead are laid to rest, hence the connection.