Try not to leave things to chance Crossword Clue

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Try not to leave things to chance Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

THINGS (noun)
1. any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
CHANCE (noun)
1. a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
2. the possibility of future success
CHANCE (verb)
1. come upon, as if by accident; meet with
2. take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
CHANCE (adjective)
1. occurring or appearing or singled out by chance

More NYT Midi Crossword (11/3/2025) Answers

Across

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15. Actress Thurman

16. Co-writer and co-star of "The Blues Brothers"

18. Drink like a cat ... or where a cat may sit

19. River near the Great Sphinx

20. Extra-small, small or medium

21. Food item that can rate up to 8,000 on the Scoville scale

27. Home to Bryce Canyon National Park

28. ___ and error

29. One living in Seoul or Busan

32. Wise guys?

36. Captivate

37. Infant's outfits

38. Like some N.C.A.A. tournament teams and watermelon

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Down

1. Pea casing

2. Sch. in Charlottesville

3. "I think God, in creating ___, somewhat overestimated his ability”: Oscar Wilde

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6. Person with children

7. 2016 Olympics host, familiarly

8. Penn or Dartmouth, informally

9. Was winning

10. Dutch flower

11. Flabbergast

12. Classic rock cover?

17. Small dog's squeak

20. A cannonball makes a big one

21. Makes a deceptive move, in football

22. Make amends (for)

23. Pizza order spec

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26. Roof overhangs

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