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noun • a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries) | ||||
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noun • sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed) verb • take a siesta | ||||
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noun • a period of time spent sleeping • a soft or fuzzy surface texture • the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave • sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed) • a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes verb • take a siesta | ||||
40 Winks
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SIESTA which was last seen in the New York Times NYT crossword.
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SIESTA
Updated: September 27, 2025
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| New York Times28 Sep 2025 | Down 100 | |
| Eugene Sheffer24 Jan 2025 | Down 8 | |
| Eugene Sheffer06 May 2022 | Down 26 | |
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