They're cut to defuse an explosive Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “They're cut to defuse an explosive” from the New York Times crossword of May 29, 2026? 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, MAY 29, 2026
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WIRES is the answer to “They're cut to defuse an explosive”. It means to fasten with a thread of ductile metal.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To fasten with a thread of ductile metal.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ISRWE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Electrician's specialty”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “They're cut to defuse an explosive”?
WIRES, 5 letters: to fasten with a thread of ductile metal.
When was “They're cut to defuse an explosive” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of May 29, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with W.