They put things on the back burner Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “They put things on the back burner” from the New York Times crossword of February 2, 2025? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, FEBRUARY 2, 2025
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COOKS is the answer to “They put things on the back burner”. It means to prepare food by heating.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To prepare food by heating.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: OSOCK.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Manipulates dishonestly”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “They put things on the back burner”?
COOKS, 5 letters: to prepare food by heating.
When was “They put things on the back burner” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of February 2, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with C.