It's cut and dried

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The New York Times crossword clue “It's cut and dried” answer is HAY. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.
ANSWER3 lettersMost recent: June 13 2025
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The clue “It's cut and dried” resolves to HAY, a 3-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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