Famous last words of 15-Across

Latest answer — March 15, 2026

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  1. 1Makeshift glove at a baseball game
  2. 4Like cars parked in a bike lane, often
  3. 6III and XV, e.g.
  4. 9Number of eyes for a copepod
  5. 10Nerd
  6. 12___ center (facility for I.T. infrastructure)
  7. 14Girl who "works the diner all day," in Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer"
  8. 15Political figure who foolishly ignored this puzzle's title
  9. 17Famous last words of 15-Across
  10. 20Tree's support system
  11. 21Burgundy of "Anchorman"
  12. 22Location of 15-Across's downfall
  13. 23Verbal stumbles

Down

  1. 1Space streaker with a tail
  2. 2Dazzle
  3. 3The "p" of m.p.g.
  4. 4Common sushi fish
  5. 5Weapon used on 15-Across
  6. 6Nonverbal "nicely done"
  7. 7Free time
  8. 8Title for many of 15-Across's assassins
  9. 11Some women who demand to speak to the manager, slangily
  10. 13Less than 90°
  11. 16Muscles made of "steel"
  12. 17Make a mistake
  13. 18Not a moment ___ soon
  14. 19Holland in the "Spider-Man" universe

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Makeshift glove at a baseball game — Answer: CAP
  2. 4. Like cars parked in a bike lane, often — Answer: TOWED
  3. 6. III and XV, e.g. — Answer: NUMERALS
  4. 9. Number of eyes for a copepod — Answer: ONE
  5. 10. Nerd — Answer: GEEK
  6. 12. ___ center (facility for I.T. infrastructure) — Answer: DATA
  7. 14. Girl who "works the diner all day," in Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" — Answer: GINA
  8. 15. Political figure who foolishly ignored this puzzle's title — Answer: CAESAR
  9. 17. Famous last words of 15-Across — Answer: ETTUBRUTE
  10. 20. Tree's support system — Answer: ROOTS
  11. 21. Burgundy of "Anchorman" — Answer: RON
  12. 22. Location of 15-Across's downfall — Answer: ROME
  13. 23. Verbal stumbles — Answer: ERS

Down

  1. 1. Space streaker with a tail — Answer: COMET
  2. 2. Dazzle — Answer: AWE. Hint: It's that feeling you get when something is truly impressive! ✨
  3. 3. The "p" of m.p.g. — Answer: PER
  4. 4. Common sushi fish — Answer: TUNA
  5. 5. Weapon used on 15-Across — Answer: DAGGER
  6. 6. Nonverbal "nicely done" — Answer: NOD
  7. 7. Free time — Answer: LEISURE
  8. 8. Title for many of 15-Across's assassins — Answer: SENATOR
  9. 11. Some women who demand to speak to the manager, slangily — Answer: KARENS
  10. 13. Less than 90° — Answer: ACUTE
  11. 16. Muscles made of "steel" — Answer: ABS
  12. 17. Make a mistake — Answer: ERR. Hint: Even the best of us trip up sometimes! 🤭
  13. 18. Not a moment ___ soon — Answer: TOO
  14. 19. Holland in the "Spider-Man" universe — Answer: TOM

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The answer to “Famous last words of 15-Across” in the New York Times Midi crossword is ETTUBRUTE — a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on March 15, 2026 at 17-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Famous last words of 15-Across” answer

ETTUBRUTE (9 letters)

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Why the answer is ETTUBRUTE

ETTUBRUTE is the 9-letter solution that fits "Famous last words of 15-Across" in the NYT Midi crossword on March 15, 2026 (17-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “Famous last words of 15-Across” appeared?

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What is the answer to “Famous last words of 15-Across”?

The answer is ETTUBRUTE, a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on March 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Famous last words of 15-Across”?

9 letters: ETTUBRUTE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on March 15, 2026, at 17-Across.

Can “Famous last words of 15-Across” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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