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Like the layout of the central 13 black squares in this puzzle

The New York Times crossword clue “Like the layout of the central 13 black squares in this puzzle” answer is DOTTED. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.

ANSWER
6 lettersMost recent: March 7 2026

In the NYT Crossword

This clue appeared in the main New York Times Crossword on these dates:

About this clue

The clue “Like the layout of the central 13 black squares in this puzzle” resolves to DOTTED, a 6-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.

Sofia Marquez
Sofia Marquez
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Sofia has solved the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini every morning for over a decade. She personally verifies every answer on NYTSolver against the official NYT puzzle before publishing.