WEDNESDAY · SEP 9, 2026  ·  41 ACROSS

“Completely lost … or where the now-idiomatic answer to each italicized clue has a literal meaning”

The answer and full breakdown for this clue from the September 9, 2026 New York Times Crossword.

From the Dario Salvucci puzzle Edited by Will Shortz 5 letters
41 Across

“Completely lost … or where the now-idiomatic answer to each italicized clue has a literal meaning”

Answer
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A
5 letters Appeared Sep 9, 2026 Direction: Across

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