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"Why ___ the chicken cross the road?"

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The New York Times crossword clue “"Why ___ the chicken cross the road?"” answer is DID. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.
ANSWER3 lettersMost recent: September 30 2026
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The clue “"Why ___ the chicken cross the road?"” resolves to DID, 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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