Like a nonstarter, for short Crossword Clue

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Like a nonstarter, for short Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

NONSTARTER (noun)
1. a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
2. a horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered
LIKE (verb)
1. prefer or wish to do something
2. feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
LIKE (adjective)
1. resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
2. conforming in every respect
LIKE (noun)
1. a similar kind
2. a kind of person

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More NYT Crossword (7/3/2026) Answers

Across

1. Bank of China Tower architect

6. Accepts accolades onstage, say

15. Loses some hair, e.g.

16. Facial feature also known as a "nasolabial fold"

17. Race to the top

19. N.H.L.'s Mammoth, on sports tickers

20. Bag that may contain swag

21. In the thick of

22. Bring on board

24. N.A.A.C.P. member?: Abbr.

26. Disingenuous reply to "Are you asleep?"

27. "omg rly?!"

29. They may change midflight, in brief

31. Lays out some green for

34. Makes a return that hits the net?

36. Blabs

38. Opposite side

39. Saints' setting, with "the"

41. Congestion easer

43. Coffee spot

44. Huff

46. "Fake news!"

47. Best Actress Oscar winner between Chastain and Stone

49. Gush

51. Pang

52. Part of a volcano

54. Environmental portmanteau

56. Greets, in a way

57. Prominent feature of Jafar and the Genie in "Aladdin"

60. Villanelle, e.g.

62. Advocatus ___

63. Tell me about it!

66. Lifestyle for those who go both ways

67. Senator Jacky of Nevada

68. Root crop product

69. Classic pitchers

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Down

1. Item that's not on the list, say

2. Shelling

3. Claims not to have known

4. Many sci-fi villains, informally

5. Really?

6. Creature that transmits sleeping sickness

7. Get-out-of-jail-free card, so to speak

8. Nurse's tote

9. Essayist who wrote "Not many sounds in life, and I include all urban and all rural sounds, exceed in interest a knock at the door"

10. Not looking reputable

11. Supporters of L.G.B.T.Q.+ people

12. Tropical specimens that can be either flora or fauna

13. Burden

14. Elapsed

23. Woods seen on Broadway

25. Curry accompaniment

28. Pros in Washington

30. What some articles are written on

32. Device in many a garage

33. Play pieces?

35. Former Medicare IDs

37. Mode, for one

40. Choking cause, with "the"

42. Very clear, as a telecast

45. Oil alternative

48. Strongly criticize, with "at"

50. Bass player?

53. Whimpers like a baby

55. "Who knew?"

57. Brothers ___ (pop stars of the 1960s-80s)

58. Many a classic Steinbeck character

59. Dramatic "Not you, too?"

61. Nothing but

64. Hold close

65. Bass or base

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