SUNDAY · JUL 6, 2025  ·  42 DOWN

“Person everyone's talking about … or what you'll be after unlocking the lock and completing this puzzle?”

The answer and full breakdown for this clue from the July 6, 2025 New York Times Crossword.

From the Zhou Zhang and Kevin Curry puzzle Edited by Will Shortz 12 letters
42 Down

“Person everyone's talking about … or what you'll be after unlocking the lock and completing this puzzle?”

Answer
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R
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A
K
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12 letters Appeared Jul 6, 2025 Direction: Down

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