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This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, 10 July 2022.

Kind of patch that may create holes instead of repairing them

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repairinginsteadcreate

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This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, 10 July 2022. The answer BRIAR is a 5-letter entry.

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What is the answer to "Kind of patch that may create holes instead of repairing them"?: BRIAR
How many letters is the answer to "Kind of patch that may create holes instead of repairing them"?: The answer has 5 letters.
When was this clue last seen?: This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword crossword on Sunday, 10 July 2022.
Has this crossword clue appeared before?: Yes. Variations of this clue have appeared 6 other times.

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Kind of pipe or patch
NYT Crossword · Wednesday, 04 February 2026 · 65 Across
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BRIAR
Prickly patch plant
NYT Mini · Monday, 07 November 2022 · 3 Down
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BRIAR
Prickly patch
NYT Mini · Monday, 22 August 2022 · 1 Down
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BRIAR
Pipe material
NYT Crossword · Saturday, 18 January 2025 · 46 Down
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BRIAR
Prickly plant
NYT Crossword · Monday, 22 July 2024 · 29 Across
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BRIAR
Prickly bush
NYT Mini · Monday, 25 July 2016 · 2 Down
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BRIAR