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Here is the answer for the crossword clue They're cut to defuse an explosive 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is WIRES.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | WIRES They're cut to defuse an explosive | (5) | New York Times | May 29, 2026 |
| 5% | GUNPOWDER Explosive mixture | (9) | The Times Concise | Aug 12, 2026 |
| 5% | NITRO Explosive fluid | (5) | Newsday | Aug 9, 2026 |
| 5% | BLASTS Loud explosions | (6) | Newsday | Aug 2, 2026 |
| 5% | MUTATE Re-strain? | (6) | LA Times Daily | Aug 1, 2026 |
| 5% | CLEARTHEAIR Hear article rewritten to defuse tension (5,3,3) | (11) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jul 28, 2026 |
| 5% | TNT Explosive letters | (3) | ||
| 5% | BOMB Explosive device | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Jul 21, 2026 |
| 5% | BANG Explosive noise | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jul 21, 2026 |
| 5% | REARM Re-equip with weapons | (5) | The Telegraph Mini | Jul 20, 2026 |
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