Dead-___ (road that leads to nowhere) — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the April 9 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
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3 letters
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Where this clue appears
April 9 2026
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Daily Themed Crossword April 9 2026
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January 11 2026
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Daily Themed Crossword January 11 2026
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December 28 2025
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Daily Themed Crossword December 28 2025
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June 7 2025
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Daily Themed Crossword June 7 2025
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December 15 2024
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Daily Themed Crossword December 15 2024
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June 8 2023
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Daily Themed Crossword June 8 2023
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Put the kibosh on
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3
Conclusion
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High-___ (like some luxury brands)
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High-___ (like luxury brands)
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___ around (football trick play)
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Last word in a fairy tale, usually
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"It's the beginning of the ___"
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For the big play in football, cross into the ___ zone past the goal line and secure a touchdown for your team!
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December's position, on a calendar
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Dead ___ (road that leads to nowhere)
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Reach the denouement
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Fin
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3
"Selling like ___ cakes"
HOT
3
Letters on a sunscreen bottle
SPF
3
Dog doctor, for short
VET
3
Lamb's mother
EWE
3
___ butter (moisturizer)
SHEA
4
Harry Potter's spellcasting stick
WAND
4
Currency used in Japan
YEN
3
First aid ___ (collections of medical supplies)
KITS
4
"No ifs, ___, or buts!"
ANDS
4
Prefix with "case" to mean a set of steps
STAIR
5
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