TWIST is an answer for the NYT Crossword puzzle. Here you can get the history and usage for TWIST in NYT Crossword from 1994.
This "TWIST" answer was first appeared in "22 Jul 1994" NYT Crossword for the hint of "1961 fad, with “the”". It was authored by Raymond Hamel. Recently, the "TWIST" answer has been used for "18 Dec 2023" NYT Crossword for the hint of "Unexpected plot development". It was authored by Joe Marquez. "TWIST" appeared 24 times in Shortz Era puzzles. So lets take a look for clue and answer history of "TWIST" word.
| Date | Grid | Clue | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2023 | 9A | Unexpected plot development | Joe Marquez |
| 5 Sep 2021 | 58D | Surprise ending | Grant Thackray |
| 2 Jul 2019 | 26A | Citrus garnish in a mixed drink | Peter Gordon |
| 14 Aug 2017 | 9A | Turn into a pretzel | Rich Proulx |
| 16 Jan 2017 | 27D | 1960s dance craze | John Wrenholt |
| 4 Oct 2015 | 105A | Misconstrue, as words | Jeremy Newton |
| 9 Dec 2014 | 1A | Craze started by Chubby Checker | Paul Hunsberger |
| 7 Jun 2012 | 41D | Plot feature | Joe Krozel |
| 1 Jul 2011 | 51D | Plot element | Chris A. McGlothlin |
| 23 Apr 2011 | 22A | Difficulty increaser in diving | Mike Nothnagel |
| 8 Jun 2010 | 39A | With 41- and 42-Across, 1964 Beatles hit | Peter A. Collins |
| 29 Jul 2009 | 45D | Dance for Chubby Checker | Tim Wescott |
| 11 Feb 2009 | 40A | O. Henry specialty | Richard Silvestri |
| 22 Sep 2006 | 39D | It’s a surprise | Sherry O. Blackard |
| 21 Aug 2005 | 38D | See 101-Down | Byron Walden |
| 11 Nov 2004 | 25D | O. Henry plot specialty | Michael Shteyman |
| 16 Jun 2002 | 70D | Peel in a drink | Manny Nosowsky |
| 6 Jun 2002 | 60A | Checker’s move? | Patrick Merrell |
| 1 Jan 2002 | 61A | 60’s dance craze | Manny Nosowsky |
| 25 Sep 2000 | 30D | Chubby Checker’s dance | Peter Gordon |
| 19 Sep 2000 | 23A | Murder mystery plot device | Myles Callum |
| 8 Mar 1999 | 7D | Chubby Checker’s dance | Gregory E. Paul |
| 7 Sep 1994 | 37A | Warp | Cathy Millhauser |
| 22 Jul 1994 | 44A | 1961 fad, with “the” | Raymond Hamel |
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