National Peppermint Bark Day mo.
Archive answer — July 25, 2026
27 Down
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- 1. Color similar to lavender
Answer: LILAC
- 10. ___ acids (protein building blocks)
Answer: AMINO
- 11. <i>Cuatro</i> times <i>dos</i>
Answer: OCHO
- 12. Revival that shares some continuity with an original series
Answer: SOFTREBOOT
- 14. U-turn from WSW
Answer: ENE
- 15. They might buzz when they fly
Answer: DRONES
- 17. Amniotic ___
Answer: SAC
- 18. Use an overhead bin
Answer: STOW
- 20. Word before <i>roja</i> or <i>verde</i>
Answer: SALSA
- 24. That's a bit corny!
Answer: EAR
- 27. Theme park that's home to Sleeping Beauty Castle
Answer: DISNEYLAND
- 30. Lost its edge?
Answer: ERODED
- 32. Allegedly bad places for Q-tips
Answer: CANALS
- 33. Mode that prioritizes efficiency: abbr.
Answer: ECO
Down
- 1. They're used to read discs
Answer: LASERS
- 2. "You can count on me!"
Answer: IMONIT
- 3. "Tomorrow is another day"
Answer: LIFEGOESON
- 4. Insect in banyan trees?
Answer: ANT
- 5. Vocal group?
Answer: CORDS
- 6. Many a phone scam
Answer: ROBOCALL
- 7. Market-structures subj.
Answer: ECON
- 8. It has a tongue but doesn't eat
Answer: SHOE
- 9. Alternatives to fries
Answer: TOTS
- 13. Chapters with distinct names
Answer: ERAS
- 21. Contract that might require a security deposit
Answer: LEASE
- 22. Fast-food chain with an Ocean Water soda
Answer: SONIC
- 23. "Therefore ..."
Answer: ANDSO
- 25. ___ Big Fish (ska band)
Answer: REEL
- 27. National Peppermint Bark Day mo.
Answer: DEC
The answer to “National Peppermint Bark Day mo.” in the The Atlantic Crossword is DEC — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 25, 2026 at 27-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “National Peppermint Bark Day mo.”?
The answer is DEC.
How many letters are in the answer?
3 letters: DEC.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the The Atlantic Crossword for July 25, 2026 at 27-Down.
Can this clue have a different answer?
Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?
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