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Punches the air … or a hint to what 1-Across creates in this puzzle

The New York Times crossword clue “Punches the air … or a hint to what 1-Across creates in this puzzle” answer is SHADOWBOXES. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.

ANSWER
11 lettersMost recent: October 19 2026

In the NYT Crossword

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

About this clue

The clue “Punches the air … or a hint to what 1-Across creates in this puzzle” resolves to SHADOWBOXES, a 11-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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